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UPB 488F

1968 MG C GT

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,894 mi
Last recorded26,894 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1968 MG C GT39,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPB 488F
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 26,894 miles

Nearside Rear hub leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2025 26,883 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear hub leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 25,611 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,745 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,457 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 23,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,689 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,053 miles

How Reliable is the MG C GT?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
brake binding 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Stop lamp not working 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63
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UPB 488F is a 1968 MG C GT in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,870 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 C GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPB 488F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG C GT typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 58 years old, this MG C GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPB 488F registered?

UPB 488F is a 1968 MG C GT, first registered on 13 March 1968.

Is UPB 488F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPB 488F shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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