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FBM 472

1947 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,331 mi
Last recorded28,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1947 MG Tc13,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBM 472
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1947
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,331 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,331 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,331 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,331 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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FBM 472 is a 1947 MG Tc in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1947 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,811 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 Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBM 472, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 79 years old, this MG Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FBM 472?

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What year was FBM 472 registered?

FBM 472 is a 1947 MG Tc, first registered on 25 March 1947.

Is FBM 472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBM 472 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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