CarVerify

Free Car Check

EMC 26H

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,428 mi
Last recorded10,428 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMC 26H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 10,428 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 10,427 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2014 10,396 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 10,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,102 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 9,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 9,133 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight brake bind o/s/r

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
Full MG C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EMC 26H is a 1970 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EMC 26H, 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 EMC 26H?

You can check the full history of EMC 26H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EMC 26H registered?

EMC 26H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 8 May 1970.

Is EMC 26H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMC 26H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMC 26H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EMC 26H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.