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OOB 21G

1968 MG Mgc

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOB 21G
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,465 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,722 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 73,722 miles

Brake insecure both front brake caliper bolt locking devices not locked (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,376 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 72,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,608 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 71,607 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,590 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,525 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,713 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,282 miles

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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OOB 21G is a 1968 MG Mgc in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OOB 21G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OOB 21G?

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What year was OOB 21G registered?

OOB 21G is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 1 August 1968.

Is OOB 21G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOB 21G shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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