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TAR 765J

1970 MG C GT

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 765J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,759 miles

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

Central Front front suspention arms bolts are not all the way into the ni lock nuts advis

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,661 miles

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

Central Front front suspention arm bolts are not all the way into the ni lock nuts advise

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,191 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak on brake drum

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,529 miles

Nearside Rear leak from brake drum

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum leaking

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear drum leaking

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

slight lift in both front kin pins

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,830 miles

passenger seat missing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,546 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,354 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,933 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 67,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,662 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,385 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 67,380 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,360 miles

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

slight misting of oil from n/s/r hub!!!

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,325 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,148 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 63,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,288 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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TAR 765J is a 1970 MG C GT in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TAR 765J, 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.

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What year was TAR 765J registered?

TAR 765J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 19 October 1970.

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