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SBB 942F

1968 MG Mgc

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBB 942F
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 82,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 82,717 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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SBB 942F is a 1968 MG Mgc in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SBB 942F, 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 SBB 942F?

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What year was SBB 942F registered?

SBB 942F is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is SBB 942F safe to buy?

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