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XYA 295M

1974 MG 1300

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,611 mi
Last recorded68,611 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 MG 130065,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYA 295M
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,853 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 67,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 66,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 66,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 66,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,709 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 65,709 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 65,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,359 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 65,352 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2005 65,239 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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XYA 295M is a 1974 MG 1300 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1974 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 65,709 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 XYA 295M, 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 52 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYA 295M registered?

XYA 295M is a 1974 MG 1300, first registered on 20 May 1974.

Is XYA 295M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYA 295M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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