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MHR 805F

1968 MG C GT

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,798 mi
Last recorded31,798 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1968 MG C GT39,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHR 805F
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,909 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 30,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

sump damaged

under side undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,696 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear tyres old and sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,995 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 29,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,874 miles

advise play in front wheel bearings

advise play in o/s of steering rack

wiper blades spliting

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,604 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUM BUSH

Fail 14 Jun 2012 29,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUM BUSH

Pass 28 Aug 2010 29,489 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion around rear leaf spring mountings

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,266 miles

How Reliable is the MG C GT?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
brake binding 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
Stop lamp not working 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63
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MHR 805F is a 1968 MG C GT in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 MG C GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG C GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHR 805F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MHR 805F registered?

MHR 805F is a 1968 MG C GT, first registered on 17 July 1968.

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