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PLB 797

1954 MG Tf

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,671 mi
Last recorded10,671 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1954 MG Tf21,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 797
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 10,671 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 10,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,671 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 10,671 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 10,671 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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PLB 797 is a 1954 MG Tf in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLB 797, 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

How do I check the history of PLB 797?

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What year was PLB 797 registered?

PLB 797 is a 1954 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 1954.

Is PLB 797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLB 797 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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