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CLX 877H

1970 MG C GT

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,419 mi
Last recorded2,419 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLX 877H
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 2,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 1,997 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 1,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 1,509 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 1,153 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 1,150 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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CLX 877H is a 1970 MG C GT in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 52,498 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLX 877H, 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 56 years old, this MG C GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLX 877H registered?

CLX 877H is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 27 January 1970.

Is CLX 877H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLX 877H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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