MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/r brake slightly lazy
both front lower trunions have small play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins
o/s/f floor and wheel arch have rust holes
slight lift in both king pins
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG C?
Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EYY 38J is a 1971 MG C in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 21,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 EYY 38J, 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 55 years old, this MG C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EYY 38J registered?
EYY 38J is a 1971 MG C, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is EYY 38J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EYY 38J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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