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LSL 988

2001 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,528 mi
Last recorded7,528 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSL 988
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 7,528 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 1,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 635 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 143 miles

all four tyres outer side walls perishing

engine oil leak

free play at steering wheel rim

play in steering joints

Fail 6 Sep 2010 143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres outer side walls perishing

engine oil leak

free play at steering wheel rim

play in steering joints

Pass 9 Sep 2009 132 miles

front and rear tyres outer side walls perishing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 121 miles

all four tyres outer side walls are perishing

slight play in front king pins

Pass 10 Sep 2007 110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 97 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering joints

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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LSL 988 is a 2001 MG Tc in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a MG Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LSL 988, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 25 years old, this MG Tc is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LSL 988 registered?

LSL 988 is a 2001 MG Tc, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is LSL 988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSL 988 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LSL 988 have outstanding finance?

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