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ESP 509

1946 MG Tc

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,752 mi
Last recorded6,752 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1946 MG Tc9,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESP 509
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1946
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2012 6,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,644 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 3,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 2,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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ESP 509 is a 1946 MG Tc in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1946 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 9,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESP 509, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 80 years old, this MG Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESP 509?

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What year was ESP 509 registered?

ESP 509 is a 1946 MG Tc, first registered on 30 May 1946.

Is ESP 509 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESP 509 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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