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ERL 546K

1971 MG 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,291 mi
Last recorded77,291 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1971 MG 130043,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 546K
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,291 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,017 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 73,017 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2006 70,058 miles

slight rust on osf inner wing .

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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ERL 546K is a 1971 MG 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,396 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 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERL 546K, 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 55 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERL 546K registered?

ERL 546K is a 1971 MG 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ERL 546K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 546K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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