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MBV 413G

1989 MG C

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

18,579 mi
Last recorded18,579 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 413G
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 18,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 17,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front chassis legs starting to corrode not yet considered excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2024 16,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2023 15,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,988 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 12,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 11,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 11,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 10,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 6,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 4,929 miles

o/s/r back plate is moist (possibly weeping hub oil seal or weeping wheel cylinder)

steering wheel is developing cracks around the spokes

Pass 9 Mar 2013 4,080 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 3,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 2,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 1,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 77 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 98,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 97,990 miles

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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MBV 413G is a 1989 MG C in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MBV 413G, 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 37 years old, this MG C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBV 413G registered?

MBV 413G is a 1989 MG C, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for MBV 413G shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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