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FAS 497

2002 MG Td/tf

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,631 mi
Last recorded58,631 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Td/tf3,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 497
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 58,629 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,973 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on inside edgw & close to limits

Radiator fan blade missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,498 miles

oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,458 miles

oil leek from gearbox

oil leeking from o/s rear hub

slight hand brake travell

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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FAS 497 is a 2002 MG Td/tf in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 3,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAS 497, 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 24 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FAS 497 registered?

FAS 497 is a 2002 MG Td/tf, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is FAS 497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 497 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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