MOT Status
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102,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
NS and OS seatbelt catch outer casings missing
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NS (4.2.3 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
NS and OS seatbelt catch outer casings missing
Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
NS and OS front seatbelt catch outer covers missing
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))
Rear suspension level low fluid may need adjustment
Both front seatbelt catch,covers,missing
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Both front seatbelt catch,covers,missing
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?
Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.
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R453 KAX is a 1998 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1998 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 31,877 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 R453 KAX, 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 28 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R453 KAX registered?
R453 KAX is a 1998 MG Td/tf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R453 KAX safe to buy?
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