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EBH 70G

1968 MG Mgc

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,800 mi
Last recorded61,800 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBH 70G
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,800 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 61,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested DIP INOP (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,504 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 59,504 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,266 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,147 miles

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

Nearside Front slight king pin lift

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

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,540 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,058 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,736 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,478 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 39,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgc?

Based on 2,053 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 49
brake recording little or no effort 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
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EBH 70G is a 1968 MG Mgc in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1968 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 38,571 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 Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBH 70G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgc typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBH 70G registered?

EBH 70G is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 1 August 1968.

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