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TVS 516

1993 MG Td/tf

White Petrol 1466cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 MG Td/tf22,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVS 516
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,466cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 94,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,276 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 93,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 92,778 miles

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

Offside Front hub assembly has slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at time of inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 92,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 91,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 85,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 83,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 81,818 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 80,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 79,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 78,374 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 77,775 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 77,089 miles

slight leak rear dampers

slight leak rear hub oil seals

slight play in passengers side steering rack

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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TVS 516 is a 1993 MG Td/tf in White with a 1,466cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 22,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVS 516, 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 33 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TVS 516 registered?

TVS 516 is a 1993 MG Td/tf, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is TVS 516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVS 516 shows 16 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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