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RGH 657

1989 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,685 mi
Last recorded33,685 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 MG Td/tf20,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGH 657
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,971 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,949 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,259 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,680 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 24,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,277 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,832 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,469 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 14,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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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RGH 657 is a 1989 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 20,051 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 RGH 657, 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 37 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RGH 657 registered?

RGH 657 is a 1989 MG Td/tf, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is RGH 657 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGH 657 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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