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TDF 487H

1970 MG C

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,887 mi
Last recorded34,887 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDF 487H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,887 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside battery corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,782 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 34,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

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

fuel overflow pipe insecure

headlamp aims low

o/s/r wheel bearing not checked

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,545 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,252 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 34,252 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,239 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 34,239 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Clutch slave cylinder hose poor

Signs of possible leak petrol pump area

n/s/F trunion area play

Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,912 miles

slight play in front trunnions may need greasing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,165 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 34,165 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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TDF 487H is a 1970 MG C in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TDF 487H, 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

How do I check the history of TDF 487H?

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What year was TDF 487H registered?

TDF 487H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is TDF 487H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDF 487H shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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