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MCV 985

1950 MG Td/tf

Cream Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,941 mi
Last recorded9,941 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1950 MG Td/tf12,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCV 985
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1950
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 9,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,541 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 9,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,210 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,689 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advice slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,163 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Slight oil leak from rear axle at nearside and offside

Fail 27 Jun 2011 8,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Slight oil leak from rear axle at nearside and offside

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,420 miles

oil leaking down rear brake backplates

Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 6,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,973 miles

offside front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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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MCV 985 is a 1950 MG Td/tf in Cream with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1950 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 12,094 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 MCV 985, 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 76 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCV 985 registered?

MCV 985 is a 1950 MG Td/tf, first registered on 3 February 1950.

Is MCV 985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCV 985 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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