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JSA 238

1953 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,206 mi
Last recorded28,206 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSA 238
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 28,206 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 28,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 27,518 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks from engine gearbox and diff

seepage from n/s rear hub oil seal

Pass 22 Jul 2023 27,126 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks from engine / gearbox and diff

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,667 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks from engine gearbox and diff

Pass 1 Feb 2020 25,493 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leaks from engine , gearbox and diff

Pass 28 Jul 2018 24,307 miles

slight corrosion on both sides front brake hose ferrules

Fail 28 Jul 2018 24,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on both sides front brake hose ferrules

Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,563 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 22,514 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 22,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,970 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 15,453 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,611 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,412 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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JSA 238 is a 1953 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1953 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 26,417 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 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSA 238, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 73 years old, this MG Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSA 238 registered?

JSA 238 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 13 October 1953.

Is JSA 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSA 238 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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