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FGK 560J

1970 MG C

Maroon Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,676 mi
Last recorded32,676 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGK 560J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,888 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,354 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 31,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,682 miles

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

Slight oil leak from offside rear drum back plate

Some surface corrosion around offside bulkhead, near brake master cylinder mounting

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,531 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight lift in nearside king pin

slight wear in top steering coloumn universal joint

Fail 30 Jun 2014 30,527 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight lift in nearside king pin

slight wear in top steering coloumn universal joint

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,408 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,211 miles

slight gear oil leak from back of offside rear brake drum

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,953 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,639 miles

No reverse lights

Radiotor hose pereshing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,240 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,875 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,875 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 28,094 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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FGK 560J is a 1970 MG C in Maroon with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FGK 560J, 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 FGK 560J registered?

FGK 560J is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 21 December 1970.

Is FGK 560J safe to buy?

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