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FYC 782K

1971 MG 1300

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,636 mi
Last recorded95,636 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 MG 130043,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 782K
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,670 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 90,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 89,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight play in steering rack.

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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FYC 782K is a 1971 MG 1300 in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYC 782K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYC 782K?

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What year was FYC 782K registered?

FYC 782K is a 1971 MG 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FYC 782K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYC 782K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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