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TPG 870

1953 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPG 870
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 45,409 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 May 2012 45,389 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 45,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 45,111 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 44,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,777 miles

tyre walls cracking

Pass 1 May 2007 43,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,418 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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TPG 870 is a 1953 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1953 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 TPG 870, 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 73 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TPG 870 registered?

TPG 870 is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 21 August 1953.

Is TPG 870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPG 870 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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