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NAB 253

1954 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,790 mi
Last recorded8,790 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1954 MG Tf21,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 253
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 8,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 8,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 6,839 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 6,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsr foot brake performance slightly low

oil starting to leak from rear axle hub seals

Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 5,213 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 6,166 miles

rear brake balance on upper limit

slight play in both side front lower suspension joints

Pass 27 Nov 2008 6,105 miles

offside front shockabsorber weak

slight play in offside front suspension joints

Pass 13 Dec 2007 5,955 miles

front and rear brake balance on upper limits

Fail 4 Dec 2007 5,939 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 5,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 4,888 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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NAB 253 is a 1954 MG Tf 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 1954 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 21,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAB 253, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 72 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NAB 253 registered?

NAB 253 is a 1954 MG Tf, first registered on 31 May 1954.

Is NAB 253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAB 253 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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