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NLJ 147F

1968 MG 1300

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,712 mi
Last recorded53,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1968 MG 130058,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLJ 147F
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,528 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

under side rusted

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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NLJ 147F is a 1968 MG 1300 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NLJ 147F, 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 NLJ 147F registered?

NLJ 147F is a 1968 MG 1300, first registered on 5 July 1968.

Is NLJ 147F safe to buy?

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