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UUO 657J

1971 MG 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,846 mi
Last recorded51,846 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2013
Typical for 1971 MG 130043,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUO 657J
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2013 51,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 51,100 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,576 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,572 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

exhaust hits floor - needs mounting adjustment

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,568 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2008 49,563 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2007 48,706 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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UUO 657J is a 1971 MG 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUO 657J, 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 UUO 657J registered?

UUO 657J is a 1971 MG 1300, first registered on 19 January 1971.

Is UUO 657J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUO 657J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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