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HMW 683

1998 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,554 mi
Last recorded32,554 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Td/tf31,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMW 683
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,554 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 31,988 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,877 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,818 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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HMW 683 is a 1998 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 71.4%.

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 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 HMW 683, 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.

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How do I check the history of HMW 683?

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What year was HMW 683 registered?

HMW 683 is a 1998 MG Td/tf, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is HMW 683 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMW 683 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HMW 683 have outstanding finance?

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