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VYC 317G

1969 MG 1300

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,654 mi
Last recorded89,654 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1969 MG 130050,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYC 317G
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,654 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 86,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

under body covered in wax oil

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,195 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,177 miles

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play on n/s/r anti roll bar.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 76,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,046 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 70,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 68,328 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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VYC 317G is a 1969 MG 1300 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1969 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 50,866 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 VYC 317G, 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 57 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 VYC 317G?

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What year was VYC 317G registered?

VYC 317G is a 1969 MG 1300, first registered on 16 May 1969.

Is VYC 317G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYC 317G shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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