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Q603GBG

1987 MG Td

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,143 mi
Last recorded82,143 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 MG Td74,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ603GBG
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,143 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,386 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 80,955 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,064 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,057 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,311 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 75,295 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,064 miles

Nearside front shock absorber lower mounting has slight movement.

Rear tyres poor condition,some large splits in tread area and sidewalls perishing.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,911 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,843 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,348 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,196 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,044 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2007 74,044 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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Q603GBG is a 1987 MG Td in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1987 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 74,196 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 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q603GBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 39 years old, this MG Td is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q603GBG registered?

Q603GBG is a 1987 MG Td, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is Q603GBG safe to buy?

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