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ZU 762

1997 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,604 mi
Last recorded57,604 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 MG Td/tf8,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZU 762
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2013 57,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,467 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,830 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,407 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 52,406 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,898 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 47,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ZU 762 is a 1997 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 8,568 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 ZU 762, 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 29 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ZU 762?

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What year was ZU 762 registered?

ZU 762 is a 1997 MG Td/tf, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is ZU 762 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ZU 762 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ZU 762 have outstanding finance?

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