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TXG 244H

1970 MG 1300

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,205 mi
Last recorded45,205 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 MG 130056,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXG 244H
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,205 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 44,980 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,946 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,844 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,742 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,533 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 38,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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TXG 244H is a 1970 MG 1300 in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TXG 244H, 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.

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What year was TXG 244H registered?

TXG 244H is a 1970 MG 1300, first registered on 10 July 1970.

Is TXG 244H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXG 244H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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