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TYJ 387

1993 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,911 mi
Last recorded4,911 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG Td/tf22,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 387
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 4,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 4,227 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 3,326 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 3,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 3,074 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 2,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 2,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 2,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 2,352 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 2,352 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 2,199 miles

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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TYJ 387 is a 1993 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYJ 387, 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 TYJ 387 registered?

TYJ 387 is a 1993 MG Td/tf, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is TYJ 387 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYJ 387 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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