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SOR 980G

1969 MG 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,799 mi
Last recorded25,799 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1969 MG 130050,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 980G
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 25,681 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,220 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 25,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SOR 980G is a 1969 MG 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 50,866 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 SOR 980G, 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 57 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 SOR 980G registered?

SOR 980G is a 1969 MG 1300, first registered on 3 July 1969.

Is SOR 980G safe to buy?

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