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KSC 997

1953 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,783 mi
Last recorded29,783 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSC 997
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,783 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,604 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 28,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,411 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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KSC 997 is a 1953 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1953 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSC 997, 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 73 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSC 997 registered?

KSC 997 is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 9 March 1953.

Is KSC 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSC 997 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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