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MG 5234

1937 MG Ta

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,885 mi
Last recorded4,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1937 MG Ta4,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 5234
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1937
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 4,023 miles

SOME PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING OR KINGPIN

SOME PLAY IN THE FIRST JOINT OFF THE STEERING ARM

Pass 18 Feb 2008 3,948 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

Pass 28 Feb 2007 3,874 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW

PLAY IN STEERING,FIRST JOINT OF STTEERING BOX ARM

Pass 21 Feb 2006 3,855 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW

Fail 14 Feb 2006 3,854 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW

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 5234 is a 1937 MG Ta in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1937 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 4,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5234, 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 89 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG 5234 registered?

MG 5234 is a 1937 MG Ta, first registered on 1 March 1937.

Is MG 5234 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 5234 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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