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MJY 457J

1970 MG 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,824 mi
Last recorded57,824 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1970 MG 130056,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJY 457J
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,558 miles

both rear wheel bearings are dry. Require grease.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 56,617 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 56,558 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres perished.

Front brake discs are corroding.

Play in nearside front upper ball joint.

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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MJY 457J is a 1970 MG 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 56,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJY 457J, 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 56 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJY 457J registered?

MJY 457J is a 1970 MG 1300, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is MJY 457J safe to buy?

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