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RVY 501G

1979 MG C GT

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,635 mi
Last recorded37,635 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVY 501G
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,635 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 37,629 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 36,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,627 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 32,225 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,136 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 32,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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RVY 501G is a 1979 MG C GT in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVY 501G, 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 47 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 RVY 501G registered?

RVY 501G is a 1979 MG C GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is RVY 501G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVY 501G shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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