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EGU 181H

1990 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

7,357 mi
Last recorded7,357 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 MG C3,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 181H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 7,357 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower trunions have slight play

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2018 6,497 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s screen wash poor

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray

n/s/f upper trunion has slight play

o/s/f lower trunion has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,824 miles

O/s/f shock absorber top bush worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 4,785 miles

Both front seat belts frayed.

Lift in both front king pins.

Slight play in o/s/r wheel.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,293 miles

Both headlamp reflectors poor.

N/s seat belt webbing damaged.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 4,290 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Both headlamp reflectors poor.

N/s seat belt webbing damaged.

N/s/r leaf spring eye bush worn.

O/s & n/s rear leaf spring shackle bushes worn, advise attention.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,417 miles

All rear suspension spring shackle bushes worn.

All shock absorber and suspenson bushes perished.

Fail 24 May 2013 3,412 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

All shock absorber & suspension eye bushes starting to perish/crack.

N/s/r hub oil seal leaking.

Play in both o/s & n/s upper and lower shackle bushes.

Pass 4 May 2012 3,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/s/r hub seal leaking.

O/s handbrake causing slight binding.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2011 2,898 miles

front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

n/s/f and o/s/f lower shocker bushes perishing and cracking

n/s/f top and bottom trunions have fair amount of play (Advice attention)

o/s seat belt webbing starting to fray

o/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

Fail 24 May 2011 2,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

n/s/f and o/s/f lower shocker bushes perishing and cracking

n/s/f top and bottom trunions have fair amount of play (Advice attention)

o/s seat belt webbing starting to fray

o/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

Pass 2 Jul 2010 2,763 miles

Both front lower shock absorber mounts perished.

Both front seat belts starting to fray.

N/s/f top and bottom trunions slighly worn.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 2,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

both front lower shocker bushes starting to perish and crack

both front seat belts starting to fray

hand brake has fair amount of travel

n/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

Pass 17 Apr 2009 2,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 2,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 2,296 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 1,324 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some up/ down movement in n/s/f king pin

Fail 22 Mar 2007 1,320 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EGU 181H is a 1990 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 3,300 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 EGU 181H, 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 36 years old, this MG C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EGU 181H registered?

EGU 181H is a 1990 MG C, first registered on 11 October 1990.

Is EGU 181H safe to buy?

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