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RJU 716M

1971 MG 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,418 mi
Last recorded33,418 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 MG 130043,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 716M
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,893 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 31,740 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 31,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,533 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,451 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RJU 716M is a 1971 MG 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,396 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 RJU 716M, 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 55 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJU 716M registered?

RJU 716M is a 1971 MG 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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