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OAS 179

2003 MG Tc

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,768 mi
Last recorded7,768 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 179
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 7,768 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 7,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 7,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 7,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 7,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 7,185 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 7,068 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 6,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 6,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 6,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 4,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 4,294 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 4,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,623 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 3,620 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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OAS 179 is a 2003 MG Tc in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a MG Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAS 179, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tc is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAS 179 registered?

OAS 179 is a 2003 MG Tc, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is OAS 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAS 179 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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