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FMD 8J

1970 MG C

Yellow Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMD 8J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 7 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,240 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 41,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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FMD 8J is a 1970 MG C in Yellow with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FMD 8J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMD 8J?

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What year was FMD 8J registered?

FMD 8J is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 7 August 1970.

Is FMD 8J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMD 8J 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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