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CPL 514H

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,769 mi
Last recorded6,769 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPL 514H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 6,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 5,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 5,221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 5,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 4,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 4,184 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 4,183 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 3,065 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 3,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 2,749 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 2,144 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 1,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 1,199 miles

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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CPL 514H is a 1970 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CPL 514H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CPL 514H?

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What year was CPL 514H registered?

CPL 514H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 18 June 1970.

Is CPL 514H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPL 514H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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