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BHX 271H

1970 MG 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,304 mi
Last recorded52,304 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1970 MG 130056,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHX 271H
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,304 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,815 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,660 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust baffle noise from inside silencer

starter motor worn

Pass 21 May 2010 50,405 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,002 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 49,831 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 May 2006 49,831 miles

How Reliable is the MG 1300?

Based on 1,005 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
292
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 27
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
brake recording little or no effort 19
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BHX 271H is a 1970 MG 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 56,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHX 271H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHX 271H registered?

BHX 271H is a 1970 MG 1300, first registered on 14 July 1970.

Is BHX 271H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHX 271H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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