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YLY 740H

1970 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,027 mi
Last recorded7,027 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLY 740H
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 7,027 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 7,027 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 5,170 miles

slight drag on left hand rear brake

slight leak on left hand diff to hub

Pass 18 Sep 2015 4,983 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 4,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 4,855 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 4,533 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 4,226 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 4,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to chassis

Pass 9 May 2008 2,235 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 1,968 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 1,968 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLY 740H registered?

YLY 740H is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 19 February 1970.

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