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BLP 166H

1970 MG Mgc

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,940 mi
Last recorded40,940 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Mgc40,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLP 166H
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,940 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 39,880 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,233 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 37,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested binding badly (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,222 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 35,221 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,685 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,216 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgc?

Based on 2,053 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
brake recording little or no effort 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
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BLP 166H is a 1970 MG Mgc in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 40,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLP 166H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgc typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLP 166H registered?

BLP 166H is a 1970 MG Mgc, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is BLP 166H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLP 166H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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