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CFX 542

1947 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,368 mi
Last recorded11,368 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1947 MG Tc13,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFX 542
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1947
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2022 11,368 miles

advise surface cracks in all four tyres advise replacement

Pass 4 Aug 2021 11,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 8,430 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Very small cracks in tread area of both front tyres.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 7,196 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Very small cuts in tread area of both rear tyres.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2008 4,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 3,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 1,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 1,607 miles

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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CFX 542 is a 1947 MG Tc in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1947 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFX 542, 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 79 years old, this MG Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CFX 542 registered?

CFX 542 is a 1947 MG Tc, first registered on 11 June 1947.

Is CFX 542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFX 542 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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