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ESN 318L

1972 MG 1300

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESN 318L
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,841 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 69,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 68,709 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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ESN 318L is a 1972 MG 1300 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESN 318L, 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 54 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESN 318L?

You can check the full history of ESN 318L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ESN 318L registered?

ESN 318L is a 1972 MG 1300, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is ESN 318L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESN 318L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESN 318L have outstanding finance?

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