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GTE 631

1990 MG Tc

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,216 mi
Last recorded5,216 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 MG Tc7,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTE 631
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 5,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 4,932 miles

all four wheel bearings slight play.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 4,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 4,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 4,510 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 4,501 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 4,461 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 4,326 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 4,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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GTE 631 is a 1990 MG Tc in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 7,541 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 Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTE 631, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 36 years old, this MG Tc is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GTE 631 registered?

GTE 631 is a 1990 MG Tc, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is GTE 631 safe to buy?

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