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MGC 710D

1969 MG C GT

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,556 mi
Last recorded16,556 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1969 MG C GT31,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGC 710D
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 16,556 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 16,104 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 16,101 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Fuel hose at fuel pump badly cracked and perished

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 14,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 10,740 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 10,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2016 10,186 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,748 miles

Nearside rear brake requires attention

Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 9,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 9,428 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 6,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 6,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 4,886 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 4,085 miles

How Reliable is the MG C GT?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
brake binding 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Stop lamp not working 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63
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MGC 710D is a 1969 MG C GT in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1969 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 31,721 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGC 710D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG C GT typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this MG C GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGC 710D registered?

MGC 710D is a 1969 MG C GT, first registered on 11 February 1969.

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