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UMX 209F

1982 MG C

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,504 mi
Last recorded16,504 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 MG C26,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMX 209F
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 16,504 miles

Offside Front seat base slightly loose

Fail 10 Mar 2026 16,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat base slightly loose

Pass 27 Aug 2024

Nearside Front passenger seat belt stalk mount bolt tight but not all the way in

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger seat belt stalk mount bolt tight but not all the way in

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 14,934 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 14,934 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat load bearing structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat load bearing structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,819 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 14,167 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 14,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 13,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,202 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension straps perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,791 miles

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

Offside Front Lower slight wear in king pin

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

center exhaust mounting loose

Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,339 miles

BRAKE PAD RETAINING PINS TO LONG FOR BRAKE CALIPERS.

MISMATCH BETWEEN FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND BRAKE PADS.

SOME WEAR IN O/S KING PIN AND BUSHES.

Fail 31 May 2017 10,338 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking CARB OVERFLOW PIPES (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure BOLTS LOOSE (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure WIRING LOOM (1.9.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

BRAKE PAD RETAINING PINS TO LONG FOR CALIPERS

MISMATCH BETWEEN FRONT BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE DISCS.

OIL PRESSURE PIPE FROM ENGINE NOT SECURED

SOME WEAR IN O/S KING PIN AND BUSHES

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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UMX 209F is a 1982 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 1982 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 26,514 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 UMX 209F, 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 44 years old, this MG C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UMX 209F registered?

UMX 209F is a 1982 MG C, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is UMX 209F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMX 209F 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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