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MWT 556

1953 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,196 mi
Last recorded27,196 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWT 556
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,196 miles

Parking brake lever a little wobbly

Some judder on nearside front brake

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,917 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 26,917 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,601 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 26,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,568 miles

coolant leek from over flow

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stainless exhaust center box kinked

Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,180 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight uneven application of front service brake

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,121 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 24,121 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MWT 556 is a 1953 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1953 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 MWT 556, 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 73 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 MWT 556 registered?

MWT 556 is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 7 August 1953.

Is MWT 556 safe to buy?

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