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SCX 585G

1978 MG Mgc

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,852 mi
Last recorded15,852 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCX 585G
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,852 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,826 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 15,600 miles

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

battery trays corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,513 miles

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,344 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,723 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear brake flexi pipe perished

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

battery carrier starting to corrode

How Reliable is the MG Mgc?

Based on 2,053 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
brake recording little or no effort 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
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SCX 585G is a 1978 MG Mgc in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a MG Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCX 585G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgc typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCX 585G registered?

SCX 585G is a 1978 MG Mgc, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is SCX 585G safe to buy?

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