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SPH 869

1953 MG Td

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 869
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,747 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 92,620 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,075 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,986 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,950 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,913 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,848 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 91,848 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,808 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 91,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,122 miles

gear oil leaking from rear of nearside rear brake drum

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,551 miles

slight wear in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,879 miles

advise slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 26 Sep 2006 89,504 miles

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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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

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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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