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OFN 474F

1981 MG C GT

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,329 mi
Last recorded27,329 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFN 474F
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 27,329 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Pass 2 May 2025 26,892 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 26,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear hub seals damp

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

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

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 29 Apr 2024 26,652 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,789 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 25,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear diff damp

Pass 5 May 2022 25,371 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 May 2022 25,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2021 24,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 24,604 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 11,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,798 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 10,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,433 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack joints

Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,359 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 7,359 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 3,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 2,658 miles

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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OFN 474F is a 1981 MG C GT in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFN 474F, 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 45 years old, this MG C GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OFN 474F is a 1981 MG C GT, first registered on 6 March 1981.

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