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ONC 456H

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

21,713 mi
Last recorded21,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONC 456H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 21,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,509 miles

silencer dented

Fail 11 Apr 2014 21,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

silencer dented

Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,045 miles

Centre silencer has been hit out of shape

Fail 17 Apr 2013 21,045 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre silencer has been hit out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,634 miles

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

exhaust centre box dented

Fail 12 Apr 2012 20,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust centre box dented

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,986 miles

Possible slight play in the offside front wheel splines

Fail 14 Mar 2011 19,986 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Possible slight play in the offside front wheel splines

Fail 12 Mar 2010 19,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

The towbar fitted should be viewed as a period item and caution should be used as mountings are quite flexible

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

The towbar fitted should be viewed as a period item and caution should be used as mountings are quite flexible

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,144 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,144 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,241 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 17,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,093 miles

Play in the offside front wheel spline to hub

Fail 10 Apr 2006 15,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Play in the offside front wheel spline to hub

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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ONC 456H is a 1970 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ONC 456H, 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.

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What year was ONC 456H registered?

ONC 456H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is ONC 456H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONC 456H shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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