MOT Status
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7,027 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake imbalance noted, oil noted around nearside rear hub, possible contamination of brake (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake imbalance noted, oil noted around nearside rear hub, possible contamination of brake (1.2.1 (c))
slight drag on left hand rear brake
slight leak on left hand diff to hub
Front registration plate is of smaller size, but appears original to vehicle
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking - possible brake contamination inside brake drum
oil leak to gearbox
slight engine oil leak
slight rear diff oil leak
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate is of smaller size, but appears original to vehicle
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking - possible brake contamination inside brake drum
oil leak to gearbox
slight engine oil leak
slight rear diff oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight front brake imbalance
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to chassis
slight corrosion to underside
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG C?
Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YLY 740H is a 1970 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YLY 740H, 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 YLY 740H registered?
YLY 740H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 19 February 1970.
Is YLY 740H safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLY 740H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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