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YSJ 485

1999 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,386 mi
Last recorded3,386 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Td/tf13,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSJ 485
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 3,386 miles

rear diff leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 3,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear diff leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 3,370 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes secured to axle housing with tie wraps

rear spring rear shackle bolts not obviously locked

rear spring u-clamp bolts locked with spring washers

steering rack pinion bush loose

webbing starps fitted to passenger compartment

windscreen wipers not working fold down windscreen fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 3,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes secured to axle housing with tie wraps

rear spring rear shackle bolts not obviously locked

rear spring u-clamp bolts locked with spring washers

steering rack pinion bush loose

webbing starps fitted to passenger compartment

windscreen wipers not working fold down windscreen fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 3,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 2,234 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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YSJ 485 is a 1999 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 13,080 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 YSJ 485, 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 27 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YSJ 485 registered?

YSJ 485 is a 1999 MG Td/tf, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is YSJ 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSJ 485 shows 6 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.

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