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EPA 8J

1970 MG C GT

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 8J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,973 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 76,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,561 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 71,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,212 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface corrosion to both sills

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,193 miles

fluid on rear of nearside rear brake

offside and nearside front king pin lower bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 66,429 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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EPA 8J 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 EPA 8J, 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 EPA 8J registered?

EPA 8J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 16 October 1970.

Is EPA 8J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPA 8J 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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