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VSY 171

1957 MG C

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,513 mi
Last recorded13,513 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSY 171
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,513 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 12,834 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

rear tyres are cracking slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,233 miles

both rear shock absorber units are weeping slightly

offside front top joint of the king pin has slight play

Fail 11 May 2011 10,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 10,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,936 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 7,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2007 5,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,847 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 5,025 miles

*near side front lower wishbone rubbers starting to split*

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VSY 171 is a 1957 MG C in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSY 171, 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 69 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 VSY 171 registered?

VSY 171 is a 1957 MG C, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is VSY 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSY 171 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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