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FBY 379H

1997 MG C

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,492 mi
Last recorded2,492 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 379H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 2,492 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 2,492 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 2,436 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 2,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 2,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front Shock absorbers rubber bushes deteriorated

nearside steering arm has slight play

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Feb 2012 2,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front Shock absorbers rubber bushes deteriorated

nearside steering arm has slight play

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2011 2,290 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 7 Feb 2011 2,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 2,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 2,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 2,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 1,975 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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FBY 379H is a 1997 MG C in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBY 379H, 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 29 years old, this MG C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FBY 379H registered?

FBY 379H is a 1997 MG C, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is FBY 379H safe to buy?

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