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581 BSR

1983 MG Td

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,747 mi
Last recorded23,747 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration581 BSR
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,709 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,369 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 21,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,949 miles

Oil leak

slight brake bind from nearside rear.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 19,727 miles

fold down windscreen fitted(wipers and washers not tested)

interior mirror cracked

nearside front tyre low on tread

slight play in top steering column bush

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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581 BSR is a 1983 MG Td in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 581 BSR, 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 43 years old, this MG Td is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 581 BSR?

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What year was 581 BSR registered?

581 BSR is a 1983 MG Td, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is 581 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 581 BSR 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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