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TSJ 966

1952 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,307 mi
Last recorded30,307 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1952 MG Td/tf31,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 966
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,307 miles

Nsr tyre slightly out of round.Oil leak on nsr back plate from axle.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 30,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nsr tyre slightly out of round.Oil leak on nsr back plate from axle.

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,971 miles

Axle oil leak on NSR brake backplate.NSR tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,578 miles

Distortion on NSR tyre.Oil leak on NSR brake back from axle.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,429 miles

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

NSR tyre slightly distorted.Signs of an oil leak on NSR brake backplate to axle joint.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,983 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 28,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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TSJ 966 is a 1952 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1952 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 31,228 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 TSJ 966, 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 74 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSJ 966 registered?

TSJ 966 is a 1952 MG Td/tf, first registered on 30 December 1952.

Is TSJ 966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSJ 966 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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