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OLJ 569G

1968 MG 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,906 mi
Last recorded69,906 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1968 MG 130058,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 569G
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 69,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat backrest insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 69,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear seat backrest insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,538 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,464 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,384 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,148 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 69,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 69,145 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side of the vehicle suspension sitting lower than offside

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,665 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,638 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,815 miles

corrsion staring to appear to offside front inner wing/wheelarch.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,748 miles

offside front inner wheel arch holed

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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OLJ 569G is a 1968 MG 1300 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1968 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 58,196 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 OLJ 569G, 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 58 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLJ 569G registered?

OLJ 569G is a 1968 MG 1300, first registered on 1 December 1968.

Is OLJ 569G safe to buy?

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