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HJF 197

1952 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,255 mi
Last recorded31,255 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1952 MG Td/tf31,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJF 197
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1952
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 31,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,024 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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HJF 197 is a 1952 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1952 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 31,228 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/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJF 197, 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 74 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJF 197 registered?

HJF 197 is a 1952 MG Td/tf, first registered on 13 January 1952.

Is HJF 197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJF 197 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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