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GFD 513K

1972 MG 1300

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,946 mi
Last recorded31,946 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFD 513K
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 31,946 miles

Oil leak

all floor covered in underseal

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

slight play in n/s lower trunion

Pass 23 May 2013 31,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 3 Jan 2012 30,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,690 miles

slight play in o/s front hub

Fail 6 Jan 2011 29,686 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight signs of wear in n/s rear wheel splins

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,359 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside lower trunneon slight signs of wear

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,980 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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GFD 513K is a 1972 MG 1300 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFD 513K, 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.

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What year was GFD 513K registered?

GFD 513K is a 1972 MG 1300, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is GFD 513K safe to buy?

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