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DSN 186

1954 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,866 mi
Last recorded27,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1954 MG Tf21,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSN 186
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,866 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 27,865 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,714 miles

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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DSN 186 is a 1954 MG Tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSN 186, 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

How do I check the history of DSN 186?

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What year was DSN 186 registered?

DSN 186 is a 1954 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 1954.

Is DSN 186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSN 186 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSN 186 have outstanding finance?

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