MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
washers not fitted (folding windscreen)
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)
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.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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