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GSK 471

1991 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,423 mi
Last recorded18,423 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 MG Td8,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 471
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 18,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 17,610 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 17,347 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2012 16,623 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 16,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 16,250 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,711 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 15,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 12,766 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 12,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 13,691 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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GSK 471 is a 1991 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 8,620 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 Td fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSK 471, 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 35 years old, this MG Td is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GSK 471 registered?

GSK 471 is a 1991 MG Td, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is GSK 471 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSK 471 shows 12 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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