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PRL 642

1968 MG Mgc

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,786 mi
Last recorded58,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRL 642
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 50,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Fail 4 May 2018 50,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,556 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks from auto gearbox (onto exhaust)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 50,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks from auto gearbox (onto exhaust)

Slight play in both front lower king pins

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,317 miles

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

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

n.s door mirror missing.

slight play in ns of steerimg rack.

slight play in osf kingpin.

Pass 18 May 2012 50,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,871 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f king pins hav slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,820 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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PRL 642 is a 1968 MG Mgc in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRL 642, 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 PRL 642 registered?

PRL 642 is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 23 May 1968.

Is PRL 642 safe to buy?

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