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DYF 812J

1970 MG C GT

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,495 mi
Last recorded4,495 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYF 812J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 4,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 3,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 2,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 586 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,456 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 94,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 88,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch slave cylinder hydraulic hose twisted

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,278 miles

areas of corrosion to bulkhead under dash & other areas especially underbody of vehicle

slight blow front exhaust joint

Fail 10 Aug 2011 83,275 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

areas of corrosion to bulkhead under dash & other areas especially underbody

Pass 18 Aug 2010 82,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,617 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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DYF 812J is a 1970 MG C GT in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DYF 812J, 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 DYF 812J registered?

DYF 812J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is DYF 812J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYF 812J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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