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EAS 493

1952 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,118 mi
Last recorded70,118 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1952 MG Td/tf31,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAS 493
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1952
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 70,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2012 70,118 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 69,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 69,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 68,986 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 68,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 68,254 miles

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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EAS 493 is a 1952 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1952 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 31,228 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 EAS 493, 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 74 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAS 493 registered?

EAS 493 is a 1952 MG Td/tf, first registered on 2 May 1952.

Is EAS 493 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAS 493 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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