MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,503 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
How Reliable is the MG C?
Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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