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BTM 800L

1973 MG 1300

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG 130031,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTM 800L
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,448 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,348 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,113 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch hose leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,823 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,659 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,510 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,250 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,693 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 70,623 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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BTM 800L is a 1973 MG 1300 in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 31,519 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 BTM 800L, 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 53 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 BTM 800L registered?

BTM 800L is a 1973 MG 1300, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is BTM 800L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTM 800L shows 12 tests 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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