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VED 815J

1971 MG C

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

19,430 mi
Last recorded19,430 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG C21,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVED 815J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 17,906 miles

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

slight play in n\s\f king pin

Fail 25 Mar 2020 17,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

slight play in n\s\f king pin

Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,665 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 15,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking joint on pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,496 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 15,496 miles

Electrical wiring insecure fowling steering column (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted unable to test (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play unable to test (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,150 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 15,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,665 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 13,663 miles

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

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

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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VED 815J is a 1971 MG C in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 21,100 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 VED 815J, 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 55 years old, this MG C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VED 815J registered?

VED 815J is a 1971 MG C, first registered on 29 March 1971.

Is VED 815J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VED 815J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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