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LHO 418

1953 MG Td

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,166 mi
Last recorded2,166 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 418
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 2,166 miles

DETERIORATION OF NEARSIDE BODY TO CHASSIS WOODEN MEMBER.

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING LOOSE.

Pass 26 May 2011 1,966 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP TRUNNION GAITERS BROKEN.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 1,614 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 1,609 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 1,388 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

deterioration of n/s chassis to body timber.

deterioration of rear brake hose.

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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LHO 418 is a 1953 MG Td in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHO 418, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LHO 418?

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What year was LHO 418 registered?

LHO 418 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 17 June 1953.

Is LHO 418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHO 418 shows 6 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.

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