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PHR 89F

1985 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

10,113 mi
Last recorded10,113 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHR 89F
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 10,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 9,720 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 9,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 9,375 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 8,944 miles

Diff seal slightly leaking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 8,942 miles

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

Diff seal slightly leaking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 8,306 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 8,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 7,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 7,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 7,185 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 7,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 6,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 6,362 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 6,362 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 5,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 5,149 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 5,147 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 4,628 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 4,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 3,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 3,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside battery holder slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 2,926 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 2,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 2,431 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 2,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2010 1,864 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 5 Jun 2009 1,235 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 1,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 808 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 79,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 77,830 miles

oil leak

play in steering rack

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor pans corroding

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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PHR 89F is a 1985 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 PHR 89F, 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 41 years old, this MG C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHR 89F registered?

PHR 89F is a 1985 MG C, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is PHR 89F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHR 89F shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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