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RSU 677

1989 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,172 mi
Last recorded20,172 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 MG Td/tf20,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 677
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,172 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 30,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear axle differential housing

Fail 26 Mar 2012 20,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrsion rear leaf spring.

corrsion to chassis.

extensive welding repairs to chassis.

movement handbrake lever.

slight play steering column.

various oil leaks.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,125 miles

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

corrsion rear leaf spring.

corrsion to chassis.

extensive welding repairs to chassis.

movement handbrake lever.

slight play steering column.

various oil leaks.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,099 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to suspension components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,052 miles

slight play in steering rack and coulumn

slight play n/s/f hub

slight wear to leaf spring bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,050 miles

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

slight wear to leaf spring bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,990 miles

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK N/S.SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM JOINTS.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,973 miles

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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RSU 677 is a 1989 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RSU 677, 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 RSU 677 registered?

RSU 677 is a 1989 MG Td/tf, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is RSU 677 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 677 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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