MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?
Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HSJ 991 is a 1997 MG Td/tf in Cream with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 8,568 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 HSJ 991, 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 29 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was HSJ 991 registered?
HSJ 991 is a 1997 MG Td/tf, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is HSJ 991 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HSJ 991 shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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