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HFW 403

1998 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Td/tf31,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 403
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,772 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,139 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,974 miles

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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HFW 403 is a 1998 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 31,877 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 HFW 403, 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 28 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFW 403?

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What year was HFW 403 registered?

HFW 403 is a 1998 MG Td/tf, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is HFW 403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFW 403 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFW 403 have outstanding finance?

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