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OVS 596

1993 MG Td/tf

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,147 mi
Last recorded4,147 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 MG Td/tf22,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 596
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 4,147 miles

slight oil leak at gearbox area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 3,931 miles

brake pipes coated in underseal

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 3,722 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 3,722 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 3,719 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 3,480 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight engine and diff oil leaks

tested in damp conditions

Pass 19 Oct 2007 3,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

diff oil leak

wooden floor

Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,745 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?

Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 110
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 65
Stop lamp not working 57
brake application uneven 52
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OVS 596 is a 1993 MG Td/tf in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 22,545 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/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVS 596, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td/tf typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 33 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVS 596 registered?

OVS 596 is a 1993 MG Td/tf, first registered on 21 January 1993.

Is OVS 596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVS 596 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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