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PBH 196H

1970 MG C GT

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,762 mi
Last recorded10,762 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBH 196H
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 10,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 7,323 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,448 miles

Nearside Rear axle strap nut just on one thread

Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear axle strap nut just on one thread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,017 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 68,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PBH 196H is a 1970 MG C GT in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PBH 196H, 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 PBH 196H registered?

PBH 196H is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is PBH 196H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBH 196H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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