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EYW 436J

1971 MG C GT

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,790 mi
Last recorded8,790 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG C GT69,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYW 436J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 8,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 6,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 6,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 6,694 miles

fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2015 6,031 miles

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top trunions

Pass 13 Aug 2013 5,993 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f king pins slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2011 5,862 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 8 Jul 2010 5,362 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 5,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,471 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 4,068 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 4,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,841 miles

nearside front drop link

Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,148 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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EYW 436J is a 1971 MG C GT in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 69,070 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 EYW 436J, 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 55 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 EYW 436J?

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What year was EYW 436J registered?

EYW 436J is a 1971 MG C GT, first registered on 26 January 1971.

Is EYW 436J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYW 436J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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