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DKX 731F

1968 MG Mgc

Gold Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,053 mi
Last recorded42,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKX 731F
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,053 miles

chassis slightly corroded under the vehicle

oil leak

slight corrosion on near side rear outter sill

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,659 miles

Chassis slightly corroded under the vehicle

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Corrossion to chassis/chassis legs

Corrossion to underside of vechile

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,781 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,038 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering colunm top bearing

Speedo illumination inoperative

Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering colunm top bearing

Speedo illumination inoperative

Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Batteries(2) insecure

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

speedo illumination inoperative

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,963 miles

Batteries(2) insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Batteries(2) insecure

Fail 4 May 2011 36,961 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Batteries(2) insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/s/r bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from gearbox onto exhaust

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,503 miles

Interior mirror deteriorating

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,595 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,595 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 31,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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DKX 731F is a 1968 MG Mgc in Gold with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DKX 731F, 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

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What year was DKX 731F registered?

DKX 731F is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 17 July 1968.

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