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YYD 250H

1970 MG C GT

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1970 MG C GT52,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYD 250H
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,867 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,851 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 99,547 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,362 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 98,976 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lock tabs defective (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lock tabs defective (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking on pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking carburreter out of overflow pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 98,083 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 May 2015 96,815 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 95,827 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake pipes slightly rusted

rear number plate cracked

slight play on o/s/f inner steering link arm

Pass 31 May 2013 95,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 95,225 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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YYD 250H is a 1970 MG C GT in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YYD 250H, 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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YYD 250H is a 1970 MG C GT, first registered on 3 April 1970.

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