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JFY 764P

1976 MG 1300

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,503 mi
Last recorded25,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFY 764P
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,503 miles

Nearside Front wing loose at bottom

Offside Rear axle strap perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,910 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clicking noise from front brakes

n/s track rod dust cover clip missing

o/s inner door handle n/w

o/s/r back plate damp

sratch on screen

Fail 16 Sep 2014 39,910 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clicking noise from front brakes

n/s track rod end dust cover clip missing

o/s inner door handle n/w

o/s/r back plate damp

scratch on screen

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,914 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,910 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,910 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 39,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,784 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 38,784 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JFY 764P is a 1976 MG 1300 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFY 764P, 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 50 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 JFY 764P registered?

JFY 764P is a 1976 MG 1300, first registered on 7 January 1976.

Is JFY 764P safe to buy?

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