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WVO 479G

1998 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,338 mi
Last recorded88,338 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 MG C26,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 479G
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,636 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft oil leak

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,815 miles

Nearside Rear Half shaft oil leak

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,370 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,893 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 83,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

customer advised offside rear shocker droplink slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,302 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,687 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,190 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 77,889 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 77,889 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2005 77,630 miles

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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WVO 479G is a 1998 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 26,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVO 479G, 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 28 years old, this MG C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WVO 479G registered?

WVO 479G is a 1998 MG C, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is WVO 479G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 479G shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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