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DSK 856

1991 MG Td

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,511 mi
Last recorded6,511 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 MG Td8,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 856
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 6,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,981 miles

slight bind from osr brake.

Pass 18 May 2012 5,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 4,483 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 4,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in steering column bush.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,904 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 2,683 miles

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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DSK 856 is a 1991 MG Td in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 8,620 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 DSK 856, 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 35 years old, this MG Td is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSK 856 registered?

DSK 856 is a 1991 MG Td, first registered on 16 July 1991.

Is DSK 856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSK 856 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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