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GXS 158G

1969 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,114 mi
Last recorded7,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1969 MG C27,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXS 158G
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 7,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 7,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 7,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 6,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 6,052 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 6,051 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 5,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,463 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake back plates damp .

Fail 10 Jul 2013 4,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake back plates damp .

Pass 17 Jul 2012 3,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 3,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 2,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the MG C?

Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
887
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 208
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 200
brake binding 173
brake recording little or no effort 98
Stop lamp not working 95
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GXS 158G is a 1969 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1969 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 27,379 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GXS 158G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG C typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this MG C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GXS 158G?

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What year was GXS 158G registered?

GXS 158G is a 1969 MG C, first registered on 19 February 1969.

Is GXS 158G safe to buy?

The MOT history for GXS 158G shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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