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TPK 389F

1968 MG 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

49,166 mi
Last recorded49,166 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1968 MG 130058,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPK 389F
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,166 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 41,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 38,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight cracks to O/S rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,100 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,022 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TPK 389F is a 1968 MG 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 TPK 389F, 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 TPK 389F registered?

TPK 389F is a 1968 MG 1300, first registered on 19 April 1968.

Is TPK 389F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPK 389F shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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