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ORP 301F

1968 MG Mgc

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,921 mi
Last recorded65,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORP 301F
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,921 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 65,291 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,649 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,172 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp rattles

Pass 16 May 2013 62,686 miles

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

damage to offside mirror glass

play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 13 May 2013 62,685 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside mirror glass

play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 9 May 2012 61,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside mirror glass

Fail 20 May 2011 61,491 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 61,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 60,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 60,515 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 59,750 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,128 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2007 58,125 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

offside parking brake binding slightly

rear service brake imbalance of 65% nearside low

Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coolant leak

Fail 21 Dec 2006 57,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coolant leak

Fail 15 Jul 2005 55,230 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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ORP 301F is a 1968 MG Mgc in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ORP 301F, 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 ORP 301F registered?

ORP 301F is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 19 March 1968.

Is ORP 301F safe to buy?

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