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DYE 252J

1970 MG C GT

Green Petrol 2142cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,137 mi
Last recorded69,137 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYE 252J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,142cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 69,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 67,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,928 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,929 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,928 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

servo not working

water pump leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2011 66,928 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

servo not working

water pump leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,910 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,735 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,664 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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DYE 252J is a 1970 MG C GT in Green with a 2,142cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYE 252J, 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 DYE 252J registered?

DYE 252J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 26 August 1970.

Is DYE 252J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYE 252J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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