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BHJ 374F

1968 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

10,857 mi
Last recorded10,857 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1968 MG C33,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 374F
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 10,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 9,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 7,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 7,828 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 7,662 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 7,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 6,745 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 6,512 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 6,512 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2009 5,774 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 5,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 5,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 5,163 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 4,180 miles

How Reliable is the MG C?

Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
887
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 208
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 200
brake binding 173
brake recording little or no effort 98
Stop lamp not working 95
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BHJ 374F is a 1968 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1968 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 33,816 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHJ 374F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BHJ 374F registered?

BHJ 374F is a 1968 MG C, first registered on 9 May 1968.

Is BHJ 374F safe to buy?

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