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DYW 637J

1970 MG C GT

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,387 mi
Last recorded5,387 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYW 637J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 5,387 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 5,387 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 4,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 3,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,689 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 2,503 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 1 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 18,438 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,978 miles

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

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

top swivel bush n/s/f top cracking around outside

Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 111,121 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 11,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Parking 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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DYW 637J is a 1970 MG C GT in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DYW 637J, 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

How do I check the history of DYW 637J?

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What year was DYW 637J registered?

DYW 637J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 20 October 1970.

Is DYW 637J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYW 637J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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