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CXF 230G

1969 MG Mgc

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,057 mi
Last recorded45,057 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1969 MG Mgc15,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXF 230G
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,086 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 41,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,214 miles

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

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,582 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 30,919 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,878 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 30,874 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 30,865 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,175 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,762 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 29,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2006 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

head light aims slightly low o/s + n/s

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery insecure

head light aims slightly low o/s + n/s

oil leak

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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CXF 230G is a 1969 MG Mgc in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1969 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 15,976 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 CXF 230G, 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 57 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CXF 230G registered?

CXF 230G is a 1969 MG Mgc, first registered on 3 January 1969.

Is CXF 230G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXF 230G shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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