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DSJ 164

1997 MG Td/tf

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,249 mi
Last recorded7,249 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Td/tf8,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 164
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 7,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 7,026 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,961 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,736 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,529 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,039 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 6,039 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?

Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 110
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 65
Stop lamp not working 57
brake application uneven 52
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DSJ 164 is a 1997 MG Td/tf in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 8,568 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Td/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSJ 164, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td/tf typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 29 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSJ 164 registered?

DSJ 164 is a 1997 MG Td/tf, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is DSJ 164 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSJ 164 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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