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MSJ 737

1998 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,272 mi
Last recorded6,272 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Td/tf31,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 737
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 6,272 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 6,263 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 6,228 miles

advise free play in near side steering rack arm

Fail 16 Nov 2010 6,227 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise free play in near side steering rack arm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,093 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,928 miles

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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MSJ 737 is a 1998 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 31,877 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 MSJ 737, 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 28 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MSJ 737 registered?

MSJ 737 is a 1998 MG Td/tf, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is MSJ 737 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSJ 737 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSJ 737 have outstanding finance?

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