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UVS 968

1955 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,530 mi
Last recorded8,530 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1955 MG Tf24,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVS 968
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,530 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,492 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 5,937 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 5,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 3,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 2,129 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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UVS 968 is a 1955 MG Tf in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1955 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 24,144 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVS 968, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 71 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UVS 968?

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What year was UVS 968 registered?

UVS 968 is a 1955 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 1955.

Is UVS 968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVS 968 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVS 968 have outstanding finance?

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