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SSY 201

1996 MG Tc

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,633 mi
Last recorded11,633 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 201
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 11,633 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 5,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 4,940 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres all round showing signs of ageing

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 2 Aug 2010 4,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 3,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 1,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 1,903 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 306 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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SSY 201 is a 1996 MG Tc in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a MG Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSY 201, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 30 years old, this MG Tc is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSY 201 registered?

SSY 201 is a 1996 MG Tc, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is SSY 201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSY 201 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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