MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Advise checking nearside rear shockabsorber link fixing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Tc?
Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SMC 278 is a 1947 MG Tc in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
Across all 1947 MG Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMC 278, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 79 years old, this MG Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SMC 278?
You can check the full history of SMC 278 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SMC 278 registered?
SMC 278 is a 1947 MG Tc, first registered on 11 June 1947.
Is SMC 278 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SMC 278 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SMC 278 have outstanding finance?
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