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NDW 616G

1969 MG Mgc

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,185 mi
Last recorded16,185 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1969 MG Mgc15,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDW 616G
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 16,185 miles

O/S/F inner steering rack joint worn

slight play in the O/S/F king pin assembly

Fail 25 Sep 2017 16,128 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F inner steering rack joint worn

slight play in the O/S/F king pin assembly

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,175 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 14,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside steering arm as slight play at inner joint

Fail 31 Oct 2014 14,151 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 12,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,540 miles

slight wear/play detected in steering rack assembly

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,072 miles

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

n/s/front castle rail corroding.

slight wear/play apparent in o/side end of steering rack.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight oil leak rear axle.n/s/front floor pan/castle rail/inner sill area begining to corrode.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 6,419 miles

both sides front suspension lower trunnion bushes becoming worn. steering shaft universal joint becoming worn

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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NDW 616G is a 1969 MG Mgc in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1969 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 15,976 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 NDW 616G, 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 57 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NDW 616G registered?

NDW 616G is a 1969 MG Mgc, first registered on 1 April 1969.

Is NDW 616G safe to buy?

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