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MUF 980

1953 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,490 mi
Last recorded17,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUF 980
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,490 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 17,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 17,136 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 16,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,501 miles

both inner steering rack joints have some play

both rear hubs leaking oil

o/s/f wheel bearing has some noise

o/s/r chassis not fully welded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,945 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 13,881 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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MUF 980 is a 1953 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MUF 980, 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 MUF 980?

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What year was MUF 980 registered?

MUF 980 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 26 June 1953.

Is MUF 980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUF 980 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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