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LOT 404

1953 MG Td

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,549 mi
Last recorded92,549 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 404
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 92,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 92,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 92,041 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 92,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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LOT 404 is a 1953 MG Td in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LOT 404, 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

How do I check the history of LOT 404?

You can check the full history of LOT 404 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LOT 404 registered?

LOT 404 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 10 October 1953.

Is LOT 404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 404 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LOT 404 have outstanding finance?

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