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RKA 648

1954 MG Tf

Cream Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,384 mi
Last recorded38,384 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1954 MG Tf21,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKA 648
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1954
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,384 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,353 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,313 miles

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

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,247 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,193 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil on n/s/r back plate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,186 miles

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,063 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 38,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 38,002 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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RKA 648 is a 1954 MG Tf in Cream with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKA 648, 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.

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What year was RKA 648 registered?

RKA 648 is a 1954 MG Tf, first registered on 3 June 1954.

Is RKA 648 safe to buy?

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