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FSL 989

1953 MG Td

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 989
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,233 miles

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

Oil leak

washers not fitted (folding windscreen)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 99,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

washers not fitted (folding windscreen)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,229 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded.

front coil springs corroding.

front exhaust joint leaking.

slight play n/s/rear wheel bearing.

slight play o/s track rod end.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,908 miles

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

front windscreen damaged outside swept area

play in os track rod end

Fail 22 Feb 2010 97,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

erratic front brake readings recommend attention

erratic rear brake readings,noise from nsr brake recommend attention

front windscreen damaged outside swept area

play in os track rod end

play nsr wheel bearing

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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FSL 989 is a 1953 MG Td in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FSL 989, 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 FSL 989 registered?

FSL 989 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 5 November 1953.

Is FSL 989 safe to buy?

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