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HXC 3C

1965 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,851 mi
Last recorded68,851 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1965 MG Mgb40,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXC 3C
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,440 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,310 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,896 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 62,875 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reference (offside rear) (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,687 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 59,456 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 59,414 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,645 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 58,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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HXC 3C is a 1965 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1965 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 40,751 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HXC 3C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HXC 3C?

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What year was HXC 3C registered?

HXC 3C is a 1965 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 September 1965.

Is HXC 3C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HXC 3C shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HXC 3C have outstanding finance?

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