MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Inner Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
battery insecure retaining device missing
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight imbalance on front brakes
Wear in handbrake lever
Wear in left hand end of steering rack
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
No centre mirror
Oil leak on gearbox
Opening windscreen
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Wear in both ends of steering rack
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Fair amount of play in ends of steering rack
Opening windscreen
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Wear in lefthand end of steering rack
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
both front wheels distorted
moderate movement in n/s/f steering rack end
How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?
Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PUA 816 is a 1952 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 63.6%.
Across all 1952 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 31,228 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 PUA 816, 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 74 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 PUA 816 registered?
PUA 816 is a 1952 MG Td/tf, first registered on 28 April 1952.
Is PUA 816 safe to buy?
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