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XBW 136H

1970 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,108 mi
Last recorded1,108 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 136H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 1,108 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 344 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 329 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 99,446 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,980 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 90,980 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,547 miles

Nearside rear inner sill will soon need attention

Offside front floor pan will soon need attention

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,621 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 68,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,858 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 63,620 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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XBW 136H is a 1970 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 38,061 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 XBW 136H, 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 56 years old, this MG C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XBW 136H registered?

XBW 136H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 25 May 1970.

Is XBW 136H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBW 136H shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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