MOT Status
ValidMileage
92,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Front brake application is slightly uneven
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside rear hub seal leaking
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside rear hub seal leaking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
gear oil leaking from rear of nearside rear brake drum
gear oil leaking from nearside rear brake back plate ( all brakes working o/k )
slight play in offside inner track rod joint/inner rack assy
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight oil leak from nearside rear back plate
slight wear in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints
slight wear in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints
advise slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal
How Reliable is the MG Td?
Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPH 869 is a 1953 MG Td in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1953 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 26,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 SPH 869, 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 73 years old, this MG Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SPH 869?
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What year was SPH 869 registered?
SPH 869 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 20 January 1953.
Is SPH 869 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SPH 869 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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