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NYU 380

1953 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1953 MG Tf30,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYU 380
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,199 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 98,198 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 97,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 97,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 96,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,545 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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NYU 380 is a 1953 MG Tf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1953 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 30,133 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NYU 380, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 73 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NYU 380?

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What year was NYU 380 registered?

NYU 380 is a 1953 MG Tf, first registered on 15 February 1953.

Is NYU 380 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYU 380 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NYU 380 have outstanding finance?

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