MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is 453 UXW safe to buy?
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