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SAR 434J

1970 MG 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,787 mi
Last recorded57,787 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG 130056,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAR 434J
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,787 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 57,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 57,090 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 56,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 56,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,280 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 56,269 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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SAR 434J is a 1970 MG 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SAR 434J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAR 434J registered?

SAR 434J is a 1970 MG 1300, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is SAR 434J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAR 434J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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