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ONC 947H

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,691 mi
Last recorded27,691 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONC 947H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 27,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 27,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 27,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 26,359 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise from Offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,690 miles

Slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,539 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 14,539 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 11,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 11,670 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

inner track rod joints worn

nearside rear upper shocker bolt lock nut ineffective

Pass 12 Apr 2013 7,197 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 4,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 1,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 879 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 94,785 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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ONC 947H 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 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 ONC 947H, 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 ONC 947H registered?

ONC 947H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 26 March 1970.

Is ONC 947H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONC 947H 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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