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DMP 165H

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMP 165H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 99,750 miles

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

rear brake application is just mot legal

Fail 11 May 2018 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside upper trunion pin has slight movement

rear brake application is just mot legal

Pass 23 May 2017 99,334 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,664 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,664 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 97,726 miles

offside front shock absorber top bush slightly perrished

slight play both front suspension upper swivel joint

Fail 30 May 2014 97,726 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

offside front shock absorber top bush slightly perrished

slight play both front suspension upper swivel joint

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,845 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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DMP 165H 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 DMP 165H, 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 DMP 165H registered?

DMP 165H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 5 February 1970.

Is DMP 165H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMP 165H 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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