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JLH 147

1947 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,527 mi
Last recorded6,527 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1947 MG Tc13,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 147
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1947
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,527 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 6,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 6,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,327 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,207 miles

Nearside rear wheel spokes starting to get loose.

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Play in offside front kingpin.

Play in steering system.

Suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,143 miles

Play in front king-pins offside being the worse.

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Play in steering system.

Suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,039 miles

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Play in offside front king-pin.

Play in steering system.

Suspension link bushes perishing.

Pass 13 Jul 2005 5,970 miles

Play in both front king pins

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Play in steering assembly

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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JLH 147 is a 1947 MG Tc in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1947 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLH 147, 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 79 years old, this MG Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLH 147 registered?

JLH 147 is a 1947 MG Tc, first registered on 1 January 1947.

Is JLH 147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLH 147 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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