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RPB 169

1951 MG Td/tf

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,266 mi
Last recorded16,266 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1951 MG Td/tf17,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPB 169
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 16,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 15,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,768 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,711 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 15,711 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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RPB 169 is a 1951 MG Td/tf in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPB 169, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RPB 169?

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What year was RPB 169 registered?

RPB 169 is a 1951 MG Td/tf, first registered on 9 November 1951.

Is RPB 169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPB 169 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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