CarVerify

Free Car Check

NUE 831

1953 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,403 mi
Last recorded13,403 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUE 831
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 13,403 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 13,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2009 10,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 7,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 7,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,122 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
Full MG Td/tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NUE 831 is a 1953 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUE 831, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NUE 831?

You can check the full history of NUE 831 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NUE 831 registered?

NUE 831 is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 10 July 1953.

Is NUE 831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUE 831 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NUE 831 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NUE 831. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.