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VOC 162H

1970 MG C GT

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,942 mi
Last recorded24,942 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOC 162H
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,942 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 21,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,581 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 20,581 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,546 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 17,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 15,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,292 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,428 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 14,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,998 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 12,998 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 10,511 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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VOC 162H is a 1970 MG C GT in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOC 162H, 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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VOC 162H is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 4 February 1970.

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