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RKL 84

1953 MG Td/tf

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,523 mi
Last recorded51,523 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKL 84
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,523 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 51,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack pinion

Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack pinion

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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RKL 84 is a 1953 MG Td/tf in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1953 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 RKL 84, 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 73 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKL 84 registered?

RKL 84 is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 9 June 1953.

Is RKL 84 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKL 84 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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