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XVS 545

1953 MG Td

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,077 mi
Last recorded15,077 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 545
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,487 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 14,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 11,956 miles

both rear tyres

nearside rear brake and front brake balance

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,889 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear brake

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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XVS 545 is a 1953 MG Td in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XVS 545, 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

How do I check the history of XVS 545?

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What year was XVS 545 registered?

XVS 545 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 31 December 1953.

Is XVS 545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVS 545 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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