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RCT 418M

1974 MG 1300

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,788 mi
Last recorded64,788 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1974 MG 130065,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCT 418M
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 64,788 miles

Rear slight bind on rear wheels

Rear slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 10 May 2016 64,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear slight bind on rear wheels

Rear slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 13 May 2015 64,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,433 miles

both front king pins have slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,431 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front king pins have slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,219 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,219 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,189 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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RCT 418M is a 1974 MG 1300 in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 65,709 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 RCT 418M, 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 52 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 RCT 418M?

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What year was RCT 418M registered?

RCT 418M is a 1974 MG 1300, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is RCT 418M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCT 418M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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