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MGC 2J

1971 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,489 mi
Last recorded28,489 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 MG C21,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGC 2J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2025 28,489 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 25,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 22,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 18,333 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 16,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 16,146 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 14,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,730 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 12,724 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 10,715 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 10,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,101 miles

No hazard lights fitted

Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 7,091 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 4,577 miles

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.

Fail 28 May 2013 4,577 miles

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.

Pass 27 May 2012 417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,426 miles

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 26 May 2010 96,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 94,536 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 93,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 91,785 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 91,587 miles

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

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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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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