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FMV 274J

1971 MG C GT

Purple Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG C GT69,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMV 274J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,814 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 92,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of Vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of Vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,215 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 92,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Advise - offside + nearside rear light units slightly pulsing when tail lights & indicators on together.

Advise - offside rear parking brake performance low.

Advise - oil leaks.

Advise - play in upper steering column.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 91,774 miles

ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT TIE-BAR, BUSH TO LOWER ARM WORN.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITOR PERISHING.

ADVISE - OIL LEAKS.

ADVISE - PLAY IN UPPER STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 91,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 91,463 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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FMV 274J is a 1971 MG C GT in Purple with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FMV 274J, 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.

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What year was FMV 274J registered?

FMV 274J is a 1971 MG C GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FMV 274J safe to buy?

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