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IW 6196

1937 MG Ta

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,003 mi
Last recorded1,003 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1937 MG Ta4,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIW 6196
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1937
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2011 1,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,083 miles

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 11 Nov 2009 8,040 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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IW 6196 is a 1937 MG Ta in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1937 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 4,614 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 IW 6196, 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 89 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IW 6196 registered?

IW 6196 is a 1937 MG Ta, first registered on 1 December 1937.

Is IW 6196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IW 6196 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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