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FSU 744

1987 MG Td

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,667 mi
Last recorded99,667 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 MG Td74,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 744
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,667 miles

radiator support panel cracked

slight stress crack appearing on offside front lower bulkhead

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,931 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 98,515 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,996 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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FSU 744 is a 1987 MG Td in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 74,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Td fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSU 744, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 39 years old, this MG Td is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSU 744?

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What year was FSU 744 registered?

FSU 744 is a 1987 MG Td, first registered on 19 May 1987.

Is FSU 744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 744 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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