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TPH 268M

1971 MG 1300

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,108 mi
Last recorded73,108 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1971 MG 130043,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPH 268M
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 73,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 72,858 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 72,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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TPH 268M is a 1971 MG 1300 in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPH 268M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPH 268M registered?

TPH 268M is a 1971 MG 1300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TPH 268M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPH 268M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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