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MCF 897G

1968 MG 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,064 mi
Last recorded41,064 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 MG 130058,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCF 897G
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,064 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,029 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on nearside (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,365 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,702 miles
Fail 30 May 2013

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 37,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,482 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,482 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,505 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 28,505 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,620 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 23,405 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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MCF 897G is a 1968 MG 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1968 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 58,196 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 MCF 897G, 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 58 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCF 897G registered?

MCF 897G is a 1968 MG 1300, first registered on 1 September 1968.

Is MCF 897G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCF 897G shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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