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TFO 215

1996 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,397 mi
Last recorded2,397 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 MG Td/tf13,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 215
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 2,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 2,153 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 2,142 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 2,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 2,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 2,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 1,905 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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TFO 215 is a 1996 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 13,990 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 TFO 215, 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 30 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TFO 215 registered?

TFO 215 is a 1996 MG Td/tf, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is TFO 215 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 215 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TFO 215 have outstanding finance?

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