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MG 4959

1936 MG Ta

Black Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,119 mi
Last recorded9,119 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1936 MG Ta13,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 4959
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2012 9,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,608 miles

vehicle weight 800kg

Pass 9 Dec 2006 8,558 miles

slight play in nsf king pin

slight play in nsr wheel and osf wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2005 8,515 miles

exhaust smokes a bit but not exessive. oil on outside of exhaust too.

oil leak

slight play in steering and front king pins

track rod ends sprung loaded with some play evident

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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MG 4959 is a 1936 MG Ta in Black with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1936 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 13,761 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 Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG 4959, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 90 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MG 4959 registered?

MG 4959 is a 1936 MG Ta, first registered on 30 September 1936.

Is MG 4959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 4959 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.

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