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BHG 836

1953 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,981 mi
Last recorded26,981 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHG 836
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished in tread

play in o/s/r and n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2010 26,931 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,886 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 26,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,527 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 26,514 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long travel on brake pedal

Pass 8 May 2006 26,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 26,320 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

coolant leak

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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BHG 836 is a 1953 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1953 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 26,417 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 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHG 836, 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 73 years old, this MG Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHG 836 registered?

BHG 836 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 25 August 1953.

Is BHG 836 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHG 836 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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