MOT Status
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81,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Evidence Of N/S/R Tyre Touching Bodywork
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Evidence Of N/S/R Tyre Touching Body Work
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Evidence Of N/S/R Tyre Touching Bodywork
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight Play In Front King Pins
Evidence Of N/S/R Tyre Touching Bodywork But Not Touching At Time Of Test
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight Play In Front King Pins
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Evidence Of N/S/R Tyre Touching Wheel Arch , But Not Touching At Time Of Test
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight Play In Front King Pins
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Evidence Of N/S/R Tyre Touching Wheel Arch , But Not Touching At Time Of Test
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight Play In Front King Pins
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion around accelerator pedal mounting
Exhaust tailpipe mounting split
O/s body corroded
Seat backs folding down
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust tailpipe mounting split
O/s body corroded
Seat backs folding down
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
spair tyre deflated
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface rust on all brake pipes
washer pump weak
How Reliable is the MG Mgc?
Based on 2,053 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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THH 242H is a 1970 MG Mgc in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1970 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 40,030 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 Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying THH 242H, 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 56 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was THH 242H registered?
THH 242H is a 1970 MG Mgc, first registered on 20 May 1970.
Is THH 242H safe to buy?
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