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DSJ 976

1953 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,315 mi
Last recorded42,315 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 976
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,609 miles

both front lower trunions slight lateral movement

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,469 miles

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

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,113 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

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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DSJ 976 is a 1953 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSJ 976, 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.

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What year was DSJ 976 registered?

DSJ 976 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 31 December 1953.

Is DSJ 976 safe to buy?

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