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PYF 51F

1968 MG 1300

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

20,033 mi
Last recorded20,033 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1968 MG 130058,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYF 51F
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,033 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,717 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 19,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,636 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 19,635 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Nut missing from mounting . (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked with yellow chalk . (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked with yellow chalk . (6.1.B.2)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF , NSF , OSR tyre sidewalls cracking .

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,983 miles

underbody corrsion

Fail 3 Dec 2014 18,983 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrsion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,795 miles

mainbeam warning light not working

previous underbody panelling repairs

Fail 13 Nov 2012 17,795 miles

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

mainbeam warning light not working

previous underbody panelling repairs

slight binding of offside rear brake

Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,553 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 17,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Interior Mirror Glass Cracked

Nearside Rear Floor Pan Rusted

No Rear Seatbelts, Hazzard Lights Or Rear Fog Lamp Required Or Fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,532 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Green Fluid Leak from Above Steering Rack

Nearside Rear Floor Rusted

No Hazzards Required Or Fitted

No Rear Fog Lamp Required Or Fitted

No Rear Seat Belts Required Or Fitted

Rear View Mirror Cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,035 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Fluid Leak From Above Clutch Slave Cylinder

No Hazzard Lights Fitted

No Rear Fog LAmp Fitted

No Rear Seatbelts Fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,884 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PYF 51F 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 64.7%.

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 PYF 51F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYF 51F registered?

PYF 51F is a 1968 MG 1300, first registered on 5 February 1968.

Is PYF 51F safe to buy?

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