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YVL 557

1952 MG Td

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1952 MG Td12,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVL 557
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 May 2014 86,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 5 tyres old and sidewalls perishing

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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YVL 557 is a 1952 MG Td in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Td fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVL 557, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 74 years old, this MG Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YVL 557?

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What year was YVL 557 registered?

YVL 557 is a 1952 MG Td, first registered on 6 May 1952.

Is YVL 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVL 557 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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