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MCJ 979F

1968 MG Mgb GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,963 mi
Last recorded2,963 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1968 MG Mgb GT68,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCJ 979F
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 2,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 2,370 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 2,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 1,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 1,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 204 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 99,477 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 98,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 98,237 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,925 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,819 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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MCJ 979F is a 1968 MG Mgb GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 68,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCJ 979F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 58 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCJ 979F registered?

MCJ 979F is a 1968 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 24 May 1968.

Is MCJ 979F safe to buy?

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