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HPJ 54

1939 MG Ta

Green Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,898 mi
Last recorded7,898 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1939 MG Ta4,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPJ 54
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1939
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 7,898 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 7,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 7,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 5,689 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 4,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 3,366 miles

oil leak

slight play at front wheels

slight play in offside rear wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2013 2,376 miles

some play in both front and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2012 1,351 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17 miles

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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HPJ 54 is a 1939 MG Ta in Green with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1939 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 4,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPJ 54, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 87 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPJ 54 registered?

HPJ 54 is a 1939 MG Ta, first registered on 31 March 1939.

Is HPJ 54 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPJ 54 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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