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EPC 486J

1970 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,312 mi
Last recorded65,312 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPC 486J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,312 miles

slight play in both track rods

Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,289 miles

slight play in both track rods

Fail 9 Oct 2019 65,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in both track rods

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,274 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in both front track rods

Fail 4 Oct 2018 65,265 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,225 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,835 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper blade split but not effecting drivers view

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper blade split but not effecting drivers view

slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,392 miles

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,302 miles

slight free play o/s/rack

Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,194 miles

slight free play in rack o/s/front

Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,031 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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EPC 486J is a 1970 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPC 486J, 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 EPC 486J registered?

EPC 486J is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 10 November 1970.

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