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EHX 276J

1970 MG Mgc

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,828 mi
Last recorded3,828 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Mgc40,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHX 276J
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 3,828 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 3,099 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 2,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 2,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 1,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 445 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 439 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside wiper blade starting to tear at end

Fail 12 May 2011 97,527 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nears side wiper blade starting to tear.

Pass 26 May 2010 93,166 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 93,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,000 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wiper arm/wheel box is worn nearside track rod end rubber boot perished

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,000 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 90,000 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 89,999 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 89,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgc?

Based on 2,053 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
brake recording little or no effort 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
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EHX 276J is a 1970 MG Mgc in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 40,030 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 Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHX 276J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EHX 276J registered?

EHX 276J is a 1970 MG Mgc, first registered on 28 September 1970.

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