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TWW 487F

1979 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

598 mi
Last recorded598 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWW 487F
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 57 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 12,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,804 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 11,804 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has slight leak at manifold joint.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Has slight play. at king pin.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front Inner steering rack end

all suspension bushes are perished but do not result in any play

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,277 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside and nearside front top shocker bushes are split and perished

Offside and nearside front top trunion joint bushes are split and perished

Slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 11,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside and nearside front top shocker bushes are split and perished

Offside and nearside front top trunion joint bushes are split and perished

Slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 11,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

long hand brake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,277 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,226 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,703 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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TWW 487F is a 1979 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TWW 487F, 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 47 years old, this MG C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TWW 487F registered?

TWW 487F is a 1979 MG C, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is TWW 487F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWW 487F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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