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RFO 665

1951 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,962 mi
Last recorded3,962 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1951 MG Td/tf17,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 665
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1951
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 3,962 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 3,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight coolant leak - possible from overflow?

Pass 19 Sep 2012 3,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight coolant leak - possible from overflow?

Pass 9 Apr 2011 3,906 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 3,645 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 3,645 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 3,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 3,457 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 3,035 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?

Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 110
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 65
Stop lamp not working 57
brake application uneven 52
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RFO 665 is a 1951 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1951 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 17,698 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 RFO 665, 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 75 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 RFO 665 registered?

RFO 665 is a 1951 MG Td/tf, first registered on 31 December 1951.

Is RFO 665 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFO 665 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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