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WSL 838

2001 MG Td

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,572 mi
Last recorded82,572 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSL 838
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 77,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 77,337 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 77,190 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 77,190 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 76,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 76,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 75,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,397 miles

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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WSL 838 is a 2001 MG Td in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WSL 838, 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 25 years old, this MG Td is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSL 838 registered?

WSL 838 is a 2001 MG Td, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is WSL 838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSL 838 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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