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453 UXW

1948 MG Tc

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,681 mi
Last recorded16,681 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1948 MG Tc10,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration453 UXW
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1948
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 16,681 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 15,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,302 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 12,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 10,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 1,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 6,420 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 4,783 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 4,783 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,962 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 3,958 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,099 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,384 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 1,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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453 UXW is a 1948 MG Tc in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1948 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 10,749 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 Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 453 UXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 78 years old, this MG Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 453 UXW registered?

453 UXW is a 1948 MG Tc, first registered on 1 January 1948.

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