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NKW 277M

1973 MG 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,576 mi
Last recorded77,576 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG 130031,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKW 277M
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,699 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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NKW 277M is a 1973 MG 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 31,519 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 NKW 277M, 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 53 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 NKW 277M registered?

NKW 277M is a 1973 MG 1300, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is NKW 277M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKW 277M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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