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BSL 684

1954 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,766 mi
Last recorded52,766 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1954 MG Tf21,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 684
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,766 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,766 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,723 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,723 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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BSL 684 is a 1954 MG Tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 21,312 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSL 684, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 72 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSL 684 registered?

BSL 684 is a 1954 MG Tf, first registered on 5 May 1954.

Is BSL 684 safe to buy?

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