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DPF 9J

1970 MG C GT

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,080 mi
Last recorded87,080 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPF 9J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 87,080 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 87,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,798 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,176 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 86,176 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the MG C GT?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
brake binding 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Stop lamp not working 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63
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DPF 9J is a 1970 MG C GT in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 52,498 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPF 9J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPF 9J registered?

DPF 9J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 20 August 1970.

Is DPF 9J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPF 9J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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