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JSJ 409

1997 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Td/tf8,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 409
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,610 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 92,606 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2025 92,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 91,459 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,901 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 90,901 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2009 90,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 89,997 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 89,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 89,655 miles

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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JSJ 409 is a 1997 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JSJ 409, 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 JSJ 409 registered?

JSJ 409 is a 1997 MG Td/tf, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is JSJ 409 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSJ 409 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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