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JJL 576F

1968 MG Mgc

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,636 mi
Last recorded13,636 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJL 576F
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 13,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle has a slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 12,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 12,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 11,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 10,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 9,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 9,048 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 9,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 6,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 4,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 2,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 436 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,850 miles

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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JJL 576F is a 1968 MG Mgc in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJL 576F, 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 JJL 576F registered?

JJL 576F is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 19 March 1968.

Is JJL 576F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJL 576F shows 15 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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