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SKS 889N

1974 MG 1300

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1974 MG 130065,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKS 889N
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,038 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 81,033 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 80,958 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 80,958 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 80,693 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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SKS 889N is a 1974 MG 1300 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SKS 889N, 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.

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What year was SKS 889N registered?

SKS 889N is a 1974 MG 1300, first registered on 9 August 1974.

Is SKS 889N safe to buy?

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