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AKE 259J

1970 MG Mgc

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,111 mi
Last recorded46,111 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Mgc40,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 259J
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,111 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 46,110 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 45,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,512 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in n/s front suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,072 miles

rear brakes are slightly uneven,need adjusting

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2012 40,037 miles

Both front shock lower bushes in poor condition

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front inner rack joint slight play!

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed!

Fail 24 Apr 2012 40,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front shock lower bushes in poor condition

Nearside front tyre valve damaged!

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front inner rack joint slight play!

Oil leak

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed!

Pass 4 May 2011 38,964 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis rails and floorpans covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

welding repairs to chassis rails at rear

Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Some play in both front wheel bearings

there is some corrosion to inner sills and floorpan

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,164 miles

Some play in both front wheel bearings

there is some corrosion to inner sills and floorpan

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,593 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,436 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UPPER KING PIN BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN THEM.(FRONT)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,968 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgc?

Based on 2,053 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
brake recording little or no effort 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
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AKE 259J is a 1970 MG Mgc in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 40,030 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 Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKE 259J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgc typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKE 259J registered?

AKE 259J is a 1970 MG Mgc, first registered on 18 September 1970.

Is AKE 259J safe to buy?

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