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OSU 655

1988 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,097 mi
Last recorded39,097 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 655
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 39,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 39,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 39,023 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,023 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear hose rub b ing on the body

Pass 31 May 2012 39,012 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 38,843 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 38,840 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 38,813 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 38,813 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 38,088 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 38,088 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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OSU 655 is a 1988 MG Tc in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a MG Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSU 655, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 38 years old, this MG Tc is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OSU 655 registered?

OSU 655 is a 1988 MG Tc, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is OSU 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 655 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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