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YSU 225

1990 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,636 mi
Last recorded2,636 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 225
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 2,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres seem very hard and old

some wear in offside lower trunion

Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 2,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,539 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 2,538 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil on both rear back plates

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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YSU 225 is a 1990 MG Tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSU 225, 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 36 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 YSU 225?

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What year was YSU 225 registered?

YSU 225 is a 1990 MG Tf, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is YSU 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 225 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YSU 225 have outstanding finance?

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