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DWG 260

1952 MG 1300

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,416 mi
Last recorded94,416 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWG 260
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1952
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 94,248 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 93,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 92,844 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 92,492 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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DWG 260 is a 1952 MG 1300 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWG 260, 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 74 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DWG 260?

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What year was DWG 260 registered?

DWG 260 is a 1952 MG 1300, first registered on 5 January 1952.

Is DWG 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWG 260 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWG 260 have outstanding finance?

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