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EYY 38J

1971 MG C

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,984 mi
Last recorded56,984 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 MG C21,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 38J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,984 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,459 miles

n/s/r brake slightly lazy

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,829 miles

both front lower trunions have small play

Pass 14 May 2010 54,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,776 miles

o/s/f floor and wheel arch have rust holes

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 11 May 2006 50,980 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,975 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,975 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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