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FRS 68

1983 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,421 mi
Last recorded60,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRS 68
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,421 miles

Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn

Fail 24 May 2012 60,410 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,392 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

minor leak from engine block core plug

radiator top hose slightly damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

minor leak from engine block core plug

radiator top hose slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant leak at offside engine core plug

front suspension king pins gaitors perished

fuel tank rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,362 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leaking from core plug on offside of block

fuel tank corroded

king pin rubber gaitors perished and cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,345 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 60,224 miles

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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FRS 68 is a 1983 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRS 68, 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 43 years old, this MG Td is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FRS 68 registered?

FRS 68 is a 1983 MG Td, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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