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MHG 3H

1970 MG C

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHG 3H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,161 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,657 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery box on side rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2024 56,654 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,734 miles

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

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 Aug 2020 55,645 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 52,981 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,373 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,521 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight movement in n/s steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,992 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,425 miles

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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MHG 3H is a 1970 MG C in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MHG 3H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHG 3H registered?

MHG 3H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is MHG 3H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHG 3H shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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