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UKO 73H

1970 MG Mgc

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Mgc40,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKO 73H
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 81,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,146 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,757 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,956 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside outer sill corroded not considered to be in a prescribed area

Fail 24 Jun 2013 74,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside outer sill corroded not considered to be in a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,487 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,173 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,783 miles

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

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

all brake hose furrules rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,899 miles

Both rear check straps broken.

During operation handbrake levers noisy in back plates/drum.

Fair amount of play in steering rack, advise attention.

Front and rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Hand brake has fair amount of travel.

N/s/f shock absor ber has evidence of fluid loss.

O/s/r shock absorber starting to loose fluid.

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight movement between steering UJ and steering rack shaft.

Slight play in n/s/f king pin.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 57,899 miles

Both rear check straps broken.

During operation handbrake levers noisy in back plates/drum.

Fair amount of play in steering rack, advise attention.

Front and rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Hand brake has fair amount of travel.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/s/f shock absor ber has evidence of fluid loss.

O/s/r shock absorber starting to loose fluid.

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight movement between steering UJ and steering rack shaft.

Slight play in n/s/f king pin.

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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UKO 73H is a 1970 MG Mgc in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 40,030 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 Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UKO 73H, 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 56 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 UKO 73H registered?

UKO 73H is a 1970 MG Mgc, first registered on 21 April 1970.

Is UKO 73H safe to buy?

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