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XFO 745

1997 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,603 mi
Last recorded24,603 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 745
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 24,603 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 24,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 21,380 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,075 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 16,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,189 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing badly

Nearside steering arm has play

Offside rear tyre perishing badly

Offside steering arm has play

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,385 miles

both front tyres nr centre wear marker, rest of tyre ok

slight cracking on n/s/r sidewall

slight cracking on o/s/f sidewall

slight cracking on o/s/r sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 12,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,648 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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XFO 745 is a 1997 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XFO 745, 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 29 years old, this MG Td is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XFO 745 registered?

XFO 745 is a 1997 MG Td, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is XFO 745 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFO 745 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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