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AXF 797F

1979 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,515 mi
Last recorded13,515 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXF 797F
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 12,262 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 12,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 8,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,907 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,932 miles

chassis and body heavily undersealed resticting inspection

Pass 27 May 2010 7,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,859 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,216 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,614 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 5,611 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the MG C?

Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
887
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 208
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 200
brake binding 173
brake recording little or no effort 98
Stop lamp not working 95
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AXF 797F is a 1979 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a MG C fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AXF 797F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG C typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 47 years old, this MG C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AXF 797F registered?

AXF 797F is a 1979 MG C, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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The MOT history for AXF 797F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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