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EGK 666J

1970 MG C

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,639 mi
Last recorded72,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1970 MG C38,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGK 666J
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,639 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 72,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new unit fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,503 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 71,874 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 71,814 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2016 71,094 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 6 May 2016 71,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed both hoses connected to fuel pump (7.2.2)

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

Front play in steering rack inner joints

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,240 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 68,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2014 68,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the MG C?

Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
887
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 208
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 200
brake binding 173
brake recording little or no effort 98
Stop lamp not working 95
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EGK 666J is a 1970 MG C in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 38,061 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGK 666J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EGK 666J registered?

EGK 666J is a 1970 MG C, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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