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XSV 129

1990 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,198 mi
Last recorded5,198 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 MG Td/tf25,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 129
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 5,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 5,198 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 5,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

all tyres perished

front suspension bump stops missing

parking brake ratchet faulty

Pass 19 Oct 2016 5,186 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 19 Oct 2016 5,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 5,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 5,113 miles

front suspension bump stops missing

handbrake ratchet worn

n/s/f suspension lower fulcrum worn

n/s/r brake back plate damp

rear tyres perished

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2013 4,985 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 4,641 miles

front suspension bump stops missing

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 9 Aug 2011 4,480 miles

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,453 miles

both front suspension bump stops missing

n/s/r brke back plate damp

Fail 17 Aug 2010 4,453 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

both front suspension bump stops missing

n/s/r brke back plate damp

Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,408 miles

both front suspension bump stops missing

brake master cylinder damp

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,365 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake master cylinder damp

front suspension bump stops missing

n/s/f tyre wearing out of shape

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,339 miles

brake master cylinder damp,n/s/r brake back plate damp,some wear in n/s & o/s steering swivels

Pass 24 Aug 2006 4,286 miles

all tyres wearing out of shape,some wear in n/s/f lower suspension fulcrum and o/s/f lower swivel.

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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XSV 129 is a 1990 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XSV 129, 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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What year was XSV 129 registered?

XSV 129 is a 1990 MG Td/tf, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is XSV 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 129 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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