MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the MG 1300?
Based on 1,005 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.
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YHW 543J is a 1970 MG 1300 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YHW 543J, 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 YHW 543J registered?
YHW 543J is a 1970 MG 1300, first registered on 16 September 1970.
Is YHW 543J safe to buy?
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