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FMV 280J

1970 MG C GT

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,248 mi
Last recorded52,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMV 280J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both rear shock lower mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,644 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 50,644 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,389 miles

osr tyre side wall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2012 50,388 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

osr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,869 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 49,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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 280J is a 1970 MG C GT in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 280J, 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 FMV 280J registered?

FMV 280J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 8 December 1970.

Is FMV 280J safe to buy?

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