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GWF 996

1949 MG Tc

Cream Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,828 mi
Last recorded1,828 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1949 MG Tc10,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWF 996
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1949
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 1,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 1,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 1,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 1,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 1,182 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 629 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 9 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 1 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 16 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 16 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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GWF 996 is a 1949 MG Tc in Cream with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1949 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 10,916 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 GWF 996, 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 77 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 GWF 996?

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What year was GWF 996 registered?

GWF 996 is a 1949 MG Tc, first registered on 1 May 1949.

Is GWF 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWF 996 shows 12 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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