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UMG 290

1950 MG 1300

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,954 mi
Last recorded53,954 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMG 290
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1950
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,954 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,801 miles

N/S/R Foot brake & parking brake operation weak.

O/S/F & O/S/R Wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,695 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe n/s slightly damaged.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 43,721 miles

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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UMG 290 is a 1950 MG 1300 in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UMG 290, 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 76 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UMG 290 registered?

UMG 290 is a 1950 MG 1300, first registered on 24 October 1950.

Is UMG 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMG 290 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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