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JBY 205J

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,503 mi
Last recorded9,503 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 205J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,460 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,384 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 9,381 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 9,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 9,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 8,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,351 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 8,346 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,196 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 6,426 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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JBY 205J is a 1970 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JBY 205J, 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 JBY 205J registered?

JBY 205J is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is JBY 205J safe to buy?

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