MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
excessive play in n/s steering arm
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?
Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XSU 979 is a 1990 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XSU 979, 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.
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How do I check the history of XSU 979?
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What year was XSU 979 registered?
XSU 979 is a 1990 MG Td/tf, first registered on 28 June 1990.
Is XSU 979 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XSU 979 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XSU 979 have outstanding finance?
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