MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,489 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
RBT: Park brake only minimum 16%
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Evidence of rear wheels fouling arches
Hazards not fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Some movement in the steering/suspension
Some noise n/s/f wheel bearing
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Evidence of rear tyres fouling wheel arches
Movement in front suspension joints
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
No hazards fitted
Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
No hazard lights fitted
Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
No hazard warning lights fitted
Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
Hazard lights not fitted.
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight fluctuation on the rear brakes.
movement detected at the o/s/r wheel.
noise from the n/s/f wheel bearing.
o/s/f and n/s/f inner wing weak by shock absorber mount
o/s/r inner wing weak by seatbelt mount.
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hazard lights not fitted.
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight fluctuation on the rear brakes.
movement detected at the o/s/r wheel.
noise from the n/s/f wheel bearing.
o/s/f and n/s/f inner wing weak by shock absorber mount
o/s/r inner wing weak by seatbelt mount.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear brakes imbalanced
Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside and nearside rear axle check straps slight deterioration
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside rear axle rubber check strap broken
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside axle check strap broken
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MGC 2J is a 1971 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MGC 2J, 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.
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MGC 2J is a 1971 MG C, first registered on 14 January 1971.
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