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DS 8948

1953 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,856 mi
Last recorded46,856 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8948
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 46,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,388 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,843 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 39,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,818 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 39,363 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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DS 8948 is a 1953 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1953 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 26,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Td fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS 8948, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 73 years old, this MG Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS 8948?

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What year was DS 8948 registered?

DS 8948 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 18 July 1953.

Is DS 8948 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8948 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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