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THH 242H

1970 MG Mgc

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,193 mi
Last recorded81,193 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Mgc40,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHH 242H
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 81,193 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,147 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,774 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 80,774 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 80,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,171 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting split

O/s body corroded

Seat backs folding down

Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,171 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 80,169 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 80,084 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2013 80,081 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,813 miles

surface rust on all brake pipes

washer pump weak

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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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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