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TJH 423J

1970 MG C GT

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,192 mi
Last recorded54,192 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJH 423J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,192 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,943 miles

Offside Front slight wear in king pin

Pass 16 Jun 2018 53,478 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2018 53,478 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 52,498 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush fulcrum pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,488 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,217 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,592 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,263 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 50,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,984 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TJH 423J is a 1970 MG C GT in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TJH 423J, 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 TJH 423J registered?

TJH 423J is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 2 November 1970.

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