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SRR 147F

1994 MG Mgc

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,236 mi
Last recorded68,236 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 147F
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,236 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play could possible been in king pin (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear back of drum damp

sign of radiator leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2014 68,065 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nsr brake slight imbalance

Fail 5 Oct 2013 67,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr brake slight imbalance

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,413 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 67,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play osr hub

Fail 20 Aug 2011 67,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play osr hub

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,825 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 66,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 66,626 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

slight movement in o/side rear hub

slight wear and lift in n/side king pin

steering column bulkhead seal displaced

Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,626 miles

slight movement in o/side rear hub

slight wear and lift in n/side king pin

steering column bulkhead seal displaced

Pass 30 Jun 2007 66,358 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 66,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 65,919 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 65,919 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

main rear wiring harness fouled up in o/side suspension adj/to fuel pipe

slight lift in both kingpins

unable to check brake hoses under pressure

How Reliable is the MG Mgc?

Based on 2,053 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
brake recording little or no effort 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
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SRR 147F is a 1994 MG Mgc in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a MG Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRR 147F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgc typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 32 years old, this MG Mgc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SRR 147F registered?

SRR 147F is a 1994 MG Mgc, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is SRR 147F safe to buy?

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