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TPD 873

1953 MG Td

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,226 mi
Last recorded9,226 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1953 MG Td26,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPD 873
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 9,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,997 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 7,997 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 6,994 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 6,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,546 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,248 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 6,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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TPD 873 is a 1953 MG Td in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1953 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 26,417 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 TPD 873, 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 73 years old, this MG Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TPD 873?

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What year was TPD 873 registered?

TPD 873 is a 1953 MG Td, first registered on 20 June 1953.

Is TPD 873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPD 873 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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