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XCY 886J

1971 MG C GT

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,090 mi
Last recorded18,090 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 MG C GT69,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCY 886J
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,995 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,871 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 17,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 16,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2014
Pass 15 Feb 2013 13,038 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,451 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 10,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 10,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 9,897 miles
Fail 1 May 2010

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 9,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres old and starting to perish

slight rust on ends of inner sills

Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust mount splitting

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,888 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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XCY 886J is a 1971 MG C GT in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1971 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 69,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCY 886J, 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 55 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 XCY 886J registered?

XCY 886J is a 1971 MG C GT, first registered on 15 March 1971.

Is XCY 886J safe to buy?

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