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KBL 153

1978 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,241 mi
Last recorded21,241 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 153
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Surface cracks in all tyre walls/treads.

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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KBL 153 is a 1978 MG Tf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBL 153, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 48 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBL 153 registered?

KBL 153 is a 1978 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is KBL 153 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBL 153 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KBL 153 have outstanding finance?

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