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XSV 996

1991 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,890 mi
Last recorded8,890 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 MG Td/tf12,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 996
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,890 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,643 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 6,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play on n/s stearing rack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,050 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 4,294 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 4,266 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,260 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 1,888 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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XSV 996 is a 1991 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1991 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 996, 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 35 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XSV 996 registered?

XSV 996 is a 1991 MG Td/tf, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is XSV 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 996 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XSV 996 have outstanding finance?

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