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SSU 176

1989 MG Td

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,592 mi
Last recorded8,592 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1989 MG Td34,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 176
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 8,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise exhaust mount deteriorated centre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,160 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 8,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SSU 176 is a 1989 MG Td in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSU 176, 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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How do I check the history of SSU 176?

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What year was SSU 176 registered?

SSU 176 is a 1989 MG Td, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is SSU 176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 176 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSU 176 have outstanding finance?

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