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EGU 358J

1970 MG C GT

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,239 mi
Last recorded81,239 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 358J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,239 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 2 Jul 2016 80,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,614 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

clutch slave cylinder slight weep of fluid

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,925 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 79,925 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,345 miles

front floor pans rusty osf holed out side any prescribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,064 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,909 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,387 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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EGU 358J is a 1970 MG C GT in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EGU 358J, 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.

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What year was EGU 358J registered?

EGU 358J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is EGU 358J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGU 358J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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