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486 UXC

2004 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,906 mi
Last recorded17,906 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tc16,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration486 UXC
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 17,906 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 16,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,588 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 10,581 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 4,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 1,643 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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486 UXC is a 2004 MG Tc in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 16,499 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 Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 486 UXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tc is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 486 UXC registered?

486 UXC is a 2004 MG Tc, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is 486 UXC safe to buy?

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