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ENP 597J

1970 MG C GT

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,291 mi
Last recorded24,291 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 597J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 24,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 23,248 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 22,266 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 22,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,915 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 20,915 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,569 miles

some roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,724 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 16,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,467 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 16,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,072 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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ENP 597J is a 1970 MG C GT in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1970 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 52,498 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ENP 597J, 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 ENP 597J?

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What year was ENP 597J registered?

ENP 597J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is ENP 597J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENP 597J shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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