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YSU 197

1990 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,348 mi
Last recorded68,348 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 MG Td/tf25,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 197
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,348 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 68,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,294 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,667 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,442 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 67,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,115 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 65,644 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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YSU 197 is a 1990 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YSU 197, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YSU 197?

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What year was YSU 197 registered?

YSU 197 is a 1990 MG Td/tf, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is YSU 197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 197 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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