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ECP 295

1954 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,885 mi
Last recorded13,885 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1954 MG Tf21,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECP 295
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 13,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 13,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 13,374 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 13,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 12,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

small oil leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Sep 2021 11,628 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 10,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 9,760 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012
Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 9,259 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,256 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 8,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack ns †

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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ECP 295 is a 1954 MG Tf in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1954 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 21,312 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECP 295, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 72 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECP 295 registered?

ECP 295 is a 1954 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 1954.

Is ECP 295 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECP 295 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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