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4079 WZ

1971 MG C GT

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,402 mi
Last recorded89,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 MG C GT69,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4079 WZ
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,892 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,617 miles

car covered in underseal underneath

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,958 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,005 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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4079 WZ is a 1971 MG C GT in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 4079 WZ, 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.

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What year was 4079 WZ registered?

4079 WZ is a 1971 MG C GT, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is 4079 WZ safe to buy?

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