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FHM 271J

1971 MG C GT

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG C GT69,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHM 271J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,367 miles

slight brake bind (n/s and o/s front).

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,600 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 71,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,997 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/front n/r/rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,998 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 67,998 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 67,999 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 67,998 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre are slightly perished on outer walls.

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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FHM 271J is a 1971 MG C GT in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FHM 271J, 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

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What year was FHM 271J registered?

FHM 271J is a 1971 MG C GT, first registered on 19 January 1971.

Is FHM 271J safe to buy?

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