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SSU 244

1990 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,238 mi
Last recorded3,238 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 MG Td26,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 244
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 3,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 3,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,882 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Aug 2012 2,882 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Aug 2011 2,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 2,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,100 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 2,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front windscreen wipers not working,N/A for mot due to opening windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2008 1,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n s f brake very slight binding

Pass 19 Aug 2008 1,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n s f brake very slight binding

Pass 30 Jul 2007 1,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2005 30 miles

both front lower suspention arm rear bushes starting to split

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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SSU 244 is a 1990 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1990 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.9% with a typical mileage of 26,208 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 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSU 244, 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 36 years old, this MG Td is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSU 244 registered?

SSU 244 is a 1990 MG Td, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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