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HSJ 991

1997 MG Td/tf

Cream Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,675 mi
Last recorded5,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 MG Td/tf8,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 991
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 5,675 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 5,672 miles

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2017 5,485 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,203 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 5,203 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,024 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 5,024 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,857 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 4,857 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,505 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 4,430 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 4,425 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 4,242 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 4,242 miles

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.

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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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.

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