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ENH 486

1938 MG Ta

Green Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,464 mi
Last recorded10,464 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1938 MG Ta7,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENH 486
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1938
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,356 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,209 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 10,201 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,191 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 9,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,724 miles

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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ENH 486 is a 1938 MG Ta in Green with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1938 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 7,420 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 Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ENH 486, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 88 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENH 486?

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What year was ENH 486 registered?

ENH 486 is a 1938 MG Ta, first registered on 31 October 1938.

Is ENH 486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENH 486 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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