1957 MG Td/tf 1.3L Petrol · MLN 424
1957 MG Td/tf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1957. Recorded mileage 34,015 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TD/TF
- Year / Origin
- 1957 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MLN 424 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 34,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MLN 424 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1957 Mg Td/Tf (MLN 424) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MLN 424 Mileage History
- 14/06/202333,339 mi
- 17/05/202433,559 mi+220 mi
- 19/05/202533,727 mi+168 mi
- 22/05/202634,015 mi+288 mi
Average of roughly 230 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 1957 MG TD/TF is a charming classic with a reassuringly clean MOT record, but buyers should approach with care due to its age and lack of model reliability data. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist is strongly advised before committing.
Given the vehicle's 1957 manufacture and classic status, prioritise a documented service and restoration history over standard franchise records. Confirm that the 33,727 miles recorded at the 2025 MOT is genuine and consistent with the low annual increments seen since 2019, as classic cars can suffer from undocumented gaps or clocking despite clean tests. Seek out an MG specialists' appraisal, as the TD/TF uses older mechanical systems unfamiliar to general garages.
As a 1950s 1250cc petrol roadster, this MG will likely return modest fuel economy by modern standards and is exempt from road tax under historic vehicle rules introduced for vehicles over 40 years old. Insurance will depend on agreed value and limited mileage use, typically falling into classic car schemes rather than standard groups. Annual running costs are hard to estimate precisely without model data, but budget for specialist maintenance, parts sourcing, and storage; a realistic figure is £600-£1,200 excluding major restoration.
The MOT history shows no failures or defects across the last five tests, so there are no recorded failure types to investigate, but the 2025 test at 33,727 miles should be verified against physical wear. Known weak points on 1950s MG T-series cars include timber-framed bodywork rot, steering wear, and ageing brake hydraulics, none of which are flagged in the data but all warrant hands-on checks. Inspect the red paintwork, chassis outriggers, and engine bay for corrosion or non-original repairs given the vehicle's 68-year age.
The vehicle is a red 1957 MG TD/TF with a 1250cc petrol engine, first registered in October 1957 and carrying the registration MLN424. Its MOT history shows five consecutive passes between 2019 and 2025 with no defects recorded and very low annual mileage accumulation (around 100-550 miles per year). No aggregate model reliability data is available, so condition assessment relies entirely on the individual history and physical inspection.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the MG TD/TF, so no general reliability reputation can be stated from the provided figures.
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