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HDT 422

1949 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,960 mi
Last recorded5,960 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1949 MG Tc10,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDT 422
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 5,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 5,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 5,886 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 5,880 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 5,874 miles

Front windscreen wipers and washers not working. (it has opening windscreen)

Nearside Front slight lift in kingpin

Offside Front slight lift in kingpin

Offside Rear slight leak from hub oil seal

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight free play

Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,868 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub seal weeping.

windscreen wipers and washers not work. (it has opening windscreen)

Pass 14 Jun 2018 5,859 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear oil leak from hub area

washers and wipers not working(opening screen)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 5,853 miles

all shock absorbers slight misting of oil

leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 5,835 miles

leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

slight leaking from shock absorbers

Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,667 miles

Oil leak

slight free play in near side front king pin.

washer jet not working. folded windscreen.

wipers all work manuallly. folded windscreen.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,515 miles

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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HDT 422 is a 1949 MG Tc in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1949 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 10,916 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 HDT 422, 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 77 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 HDT 422?

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What year was HDT 422 registered?

HDT 422 is a 1949 MG Tc, first registered on 8 December 1949.

Is HDT 422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDT 422 shows 12 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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