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TJU 136N

1974 MG 1300

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,526 mi
Last recorded86,526 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG 130065,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJU 136N
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 86,526 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bust split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,312 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,091 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,702 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,610 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 85,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,078 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 84,446 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 84,429 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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TJU 136N is a 1974 MG 1300 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJU 136N, 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 TJU 136N registered?

TJU 136N is a 1974 MG 1300, first registered on 17 September 1974.

Is TJU 136N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJU 136N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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