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KNE 998F

1968 MG C

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

2,487 mi
Last recorded2,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1968 MG C33,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNE 998F
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 2,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 2,274 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 2,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 2,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 2,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 2,016 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 1,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 1,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 1,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 1,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 304 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,940 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,805 miles

coolant leak from system cap

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,794 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak from system cap

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,869 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,004 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 96,218 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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KNE 998F is a 1968 MG C in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KNE 998F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNE 998F registered?

KNE 998F is a 1968 MG C, first registered on 27 May 1968.

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