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XKB 861J

1970 MG 1300

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,401 mi
Last recorded91,401 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1970 MG 130056,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKB 861J
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 91,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,217 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 89,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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XKB 861J is a 1970 MG 1300 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XKB 861J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKB 861J registered?

XKB 861J is a 1970 MG 1300, first registered on 4 December 1970.

Is XKB 861J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKB 861J 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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