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VSU 690

1990 MG Td/tf

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,379 mi
Last recorded3,379 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1990 MG Td/tf25,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 690
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 3,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 3,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 3,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 3,234 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 3,235 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 3,147 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 3,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,018 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 18 Mar 2008 2,924 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 2,842 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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VSU 690 is a 1990 MG Td/tf 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 1990 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 25,102 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 VSU 690, 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 36 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VSU 690 registered?

VSU 690 is a 1990 MG Td/tf, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is VSU 690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSU 690 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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