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LSO 156J

1971 MG C

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,305 mi
Last recorded26,305 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 MG C21,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSO 156J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 26,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 24,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,069 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 24,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis heavily wax oiled

Fail 4 Feb 2019 24,010 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis heavily wax oiled

Pass 18 Jan 2018 235,989 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2018 23,983 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2017 23,954 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 23,954 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,797 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brakes tapley tested only,coolant leak,

Pass 24 May 2011 23,744 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake servo pipe perished, both front wheel bearings play,washers poor operation,steering and suspension worn,seat belts worn vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 18 May 2011 23,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake servo pipe perished, both front wheel bearings play,washers poor operation,steering and suspension worn,seat belts worn vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,201 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed,seat belts worn,steering and suspension worn,washers poor operation.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,721 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,721 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,099 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,152 miles

fron t stub pins have slight lift

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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LSO 156J is a 1971 MG C in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 21,100 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 LSO 156J, 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 55 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 LSO 156J registered?

LSO 156J is a 1971 MG C, first registered on 10 March 1971.

Is LSO 156J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSO 156J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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