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NLY 706

1953 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,554 mi
Last recorded19,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLY 706
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 19,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 19,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 18,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,879 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,862 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,822 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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NLY 706 is a 1953 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLY 706, 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 NLY 706 registered?

NLY 706 is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 17 April 1953.

Is NLY 706 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLY 706 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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