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HHW 275G

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 275G
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 97,079 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,472 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,875 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 95,875 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,706 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,366 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,368 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 93,368 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 91,756 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 91,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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HHW 275G is a 1970 MG C in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HHW 275G, 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

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What year was HHW 275G registered?

HHW 275G is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is HHW 275G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHW 275G shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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