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YTU 926K

1971 MG 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,619 mi
Last recorded91,619 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 MG 130043,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTU 926K
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,619 miles

under-side under-sealed

Fail 23 Jul 2013 91,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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YTU 926K is a 1971 MG 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YTU 926K, 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 YTU 926K registered?

YTU 926K is a 1971 MG 1300, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is YTU 926K safe to buy?

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