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HTD 53

1947 MG Tc

Cream Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,473 mi
Last recorded16,473 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1947 MG Tc13,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTD 53
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1947
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,473 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 16,471 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,905 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,638 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,694 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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HTD 53 is a 1947 MG Tc in Cream with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1947 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,811 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 Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTD 53, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 79 years old, this MG Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HTD 53?

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What year was HTD 53 registered?

HTD 53 is a 1947 MG Tc, first registered on 22 May 1947.

Is HTD 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTD 53 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.

Does HTD 53 have outstanding finance?

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