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DNH 487

1953 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,865 mi
Last recorded6,865 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNH 487
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 6,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2011 4,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,507 miles

N/s/f brake binding on slightly.

Rear propshaft flange bolts loose.

Pass 5 May 2009 4,305 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel tight when rotated not showing on roller brake test

windscreen fold down type washers and wipers not required

Pass 13 May 2008 4,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers not operating { opening windscreen }

Fail 9 May 2008 4,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers not operating { opening windscreen }

Pass 2 May 2007 3,841 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2006 3,588 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?

Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 110
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 65
Stop lamp not working 57
brake application uneven 52
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DNH 487 is a 1953 MG Td/tf 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/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DNH 487, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td/tf typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 73 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DNH 487 registered?

DNH 487 is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 21 May 1953.

Is DNH 487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNH 487 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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