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MEX 1H

1970 MG C

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,440 mi
Last recorded26,440 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEX 1H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 26,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 21,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 193,025 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 19,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Play to NSF and OSF kingpins

Fail 30 Aug 2016 16,989 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Play to NSF and OSF kingpins

Pass 20 May 2015 14,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

minor brake bind to rear o/s wheel.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,368 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 13,354 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 10,907 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 6,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 1,794 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

metal fuel pipe from pump very close to rear spring

o/s/f brake flex hose slight twist

o/s/r brake wheel cylinder slight movement when brake applied

Pass 9 Dec 2008 1,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 1,190 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 3 miles

slight binding at both front brakes

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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MEX 1H is a 1970 MG C in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MEX 1H, 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 MEX 1H registered?

MEX 1H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 10 July 1970.

Is MEX 1H safe to buy?

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