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BHY 21H

1970 MG C

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,084 mi
Last recorded75,084 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 21H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,084 miles

light corrosion to underside not yet considered excessive

Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r axle strap starting to split

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,655 miles

both front brake pipes slightly kinked but not affecting the braking

Fail 21 Jan 2009 71,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly kinked but not affecting the braking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,566 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,961 miles

front discs slightly pitted on edges

rear tyres getting low

slight play in steering rack

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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BHY 21H is a 1970 MG C in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 38,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHY 21H, 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 56 years old, this MG C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHY 21H registered?

BHY 21H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is BHY 21H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 21H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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