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VCV 218H

1970 MG 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,862 mi
Last recorded58,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 MG 130056,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCV 218H
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,862 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 57,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 54,539 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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VCV 218H is a 1970 MG 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCV 218H, 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 VCV 218H registered?

VCV 218H is a 1970 MG 1300, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is VCV 218H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCV 218H shows 7 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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