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PJN 587G

1968 MG 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,625 mi
Last recorded50,625 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1968 MG 130058,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJN 587G
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,625 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f lower swivel joint rubber torn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 44,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.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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PJN 587G is a 1968 MG 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJN 587G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJN 587G registered?

PJN 587G is a 1968 MG 1300, first registered on 15 November 1968.

Is PJN 587G safe to buy?

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