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UAT 218H

1970 MG C GT

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,803 mi
Last recorded36,803 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAT 218H
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 35,691 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,811 miles

Front tyres - worn on inner shoulders

Fuel pipe from fuel pump to fuel pressure regulator deteriorated

Rear tyres - worn on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,098 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery cable chafing on propshaft

both rear tyres worn unevenly, close to minimum tread depth limit on inner shoulders

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,926 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 31,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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UAT 218H is a 1970 MG C GT in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAT 218H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAT 218H registered?

UAT 218H is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 6 January 1970.

Is UAT 218H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAT 218H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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