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PLV 46F

1990 MG C

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,293 mi
Last recorded23,293 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 MG C3,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLV 46F
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 23,134 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 23,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 22,561 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 22,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,822 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 May 2010 21,818 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,678 miles

some play in the steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,896 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 19,891 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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PLV 46F is a 1990 MG C in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 3,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLV 46F, 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 36 years old, this MG C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PLV 46F registered?

PLV 46F is a 1990 MG C, first registered on 2 October 1990.

Is PLV 46F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLV 46F shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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