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SCJ 526H

1970 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,563 mi
Last recorded13,563 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCJ 526H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 13,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,542 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 13,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 12,851 miles

nearside rear axle has slight leak of axle oil between axle face and back plate.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 12,851 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside rear axle has slight leak of axle oil between axle face and back plate.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing.

Slight play in rear propshaft uj joint.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,554 miles

near side rear hub leaking oil

Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,333 miles

nearside rear hub oil / axle oil leak

nearside rear sevice brake effort could be improved

Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,862 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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SCJ 526H is a 1970 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SCJ 526H, 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 SCJ 526H registered?

SCJ 526H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 29 May 1970.

Is SCJ 526H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCJ 526H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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