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3490 MG

1971 MG C GT

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,611 mi
Last recorded72,611 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG C GT69,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3490 MG
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2025 72,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,086 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 71,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,257 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 71,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel cylinder sticking

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,347 miles

slight brake bind on front brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,864 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,464 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 69,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 67,387 miles

How Reliable is the MG C GT?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
brake binding 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Stop lamp not working 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63
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3490 MG is a 1971 MG C GT in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 69,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG C GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3490 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG C GT typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this MG C GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3490 MG?

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What year was 3490 MG registered?

3490 MG is a 1971 MG C GT, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is 3490 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3490 MG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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