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TKL 727H

1970 MG C GT

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKL 727H
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 95,583 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,630 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 87,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sill soft at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 65,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,518 miles

slight play in nsf lower trunion

Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nsf lower trunion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,658 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 62,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,442 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,438 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 58,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,778 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,717 miles

How Reliable is the MG C GT?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
brake binding 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Stop lamp not working 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63
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TKL 727H is a 1970 MG C GT in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1970 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 52,498 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TKL 727H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG C GT typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this MG C GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TKL 727H?

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What year was TKL 727H registered?

TKL 727H is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is TKL 727H safe to buy?

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