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RSU 190

1989 MG Td

Red Petrol 1148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,846 mi
Last recorded8,846 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 MG Td34,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 190
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper trunion slight wear

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust mounting split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust leak at maifold

up & down movement at steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,627 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f,o/s/r & spare all cracking in sidewall [strong advise]

Pass 21 May 2015 8,387 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f'n/s/f & o/s/r tyre's cracking in side wall's

Fail 22 Apr 2009 8,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaking from n/s/r axle

Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,281 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaking from n/s/r axle

Pass 21 May 2008 8,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre showing signs of cracking on walls

near side rear dif starting to leak oil

slight wear in rear uj joint

Fail 21 May 2008 8,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre showing signs of cracking on walls

near side rear dif starting to leak oil

slight wear in rear uj joint

Fail 23 Apr 2008 8,129 miles

Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF NATURAL SHAPE.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING VISABLE CRACKS IN SIDEWALL OUTER (NO CORDS VISABLE).

SLIGHT WEAR SHOWING IN REAR PROP SHAFT "UJ" JOINT

Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,934 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 7,908 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 7,660 miles

advise slight distortion in rear wheels

advise slight inbalance on rear brakes

advise very slight play in steering column

advise very slight playin NSR wheel bearing

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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RSU 190 is a 1989 MG Td in Red with a 1,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 34,242 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 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSU 190, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 37 years old, this MG Td is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RSU 190 registered?

RSU 190 is a 1989 MG Td, first registered on 10 October 1989.

Is RSU 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 190 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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