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RSR 889H

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 2192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,607 mi
Last recorded19,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSR 889H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,192cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 19,607 miles

carried out test in wet conditions

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 8 Jun 2026 19,607 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

carried out test in wet conditions

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 19 Jun 2025 19,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 17,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,866 miles

slight play in nsf king pin

Pass 18 Sep 2013 12,763 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,927 miles

Heavily undersilled

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,857 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight rust on edges of floors

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,368 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 7,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,636 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,588 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,125 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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RSR 889H is a 1970 MG C in Red with a 2,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RSR 889H, 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 RSR 889H registered?

RSR 889H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is RSR 889H safe to buy?

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