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YMT 229

1984 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,478 mi
Last recorded2,478 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 MG Td/tf14,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMT 229
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 2,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 2,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 2,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 2,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 2,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,379 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 2,379 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 2,327 miles

Slight play in ns of the steering rack also all four tyres are starting to crack.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 2,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner steering rack joint worn but not excessive.

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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YMT 229 is a 1984 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 14,347 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 YMT 229, 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 42 years old, this MG Td/tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YMT 229 registered?

YMT 229 is a 1984 MG Td/tf, first registered on 6 August 1984.

Is YMT 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMT 229 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.

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