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NFO 578

1996 MG Td

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,131 mi
Last recorded85,131 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Td47,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFO 578
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,094 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,662 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,776 miles

front brake imbalance high (25%)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 78,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 78,813 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 78,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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NFO 578 is a 1996 MG Td in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 47,098 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 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFO 578, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 30 years old, this MG Td is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFO 578?

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What year was NFO 578 registered?

NFO 578 is a 1996 MG Td, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is NFO 578 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFO 578 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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