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LUY 461

1997 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,290 mi
Last recorded11,290 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 MG Td/tf8,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 461
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,290 miles

SOME WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER TRUNNION THREAD,TO VERTICAL LINK.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 11,288 miles

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

SOME WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER TRUNNION THREAD,TO VERTICAL LINK.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,808 miles

WEAR IN O/S TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNNIONS.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 9,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

WEAR IN O/S TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNNIONS.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,787 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNNION JOINTS

SOME WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION

Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,549 miles

SOME PLAY IN O/S TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNNION JOINTS.

SOME WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 9,541 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SOME PLAY IN O/S TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNNION JOINTS.

SOME WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,415 miles

SOME PLAY IN O/S TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNNION JOINTS.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,262 miles

SOME PLAY IN O/S TOP AND BOTTOM TRUNNION JOINTS.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,899 miles

OFFSIDE REAR HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING,NOT EFFECTING BRAKE AT TIME OF TEST.

SOME RUN OUT IN BRAKE DRUMS.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,092 miles

some run out in brake drum surfaces

wear in steering rack and pinion

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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LUY 461 is a 1997 MG Td/tf in Green 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 LUY 461, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUY 461?

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What year was LUY 461 registered?

LUY 461 is a 1997 MG Td/tf, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is LUY 461 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUY 461 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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