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ORM 188F

1968 MG C

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,808 mi
Last recorded14,808 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1968 MG C33,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORM 188F
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 14,808 miles

Front kingpins has slight play both sides

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 13,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front trunion suspension joints have play and lift

Pass 25 Aug 2016 11,806 miles

play in both sides front trunions

Fail 25 Aug 2016 11,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both sides front trunions

Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,863 miles

oil leak n/s/r wheel

slight play in front trunions

water leak from engine

Fail 6 Aug 2015 10,815 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

oil leak n/s/r wheel

slight play in front trunions

water leak from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,734 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,337 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 6,277 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,342 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear and lift in king pins

Fail 1 Apr 2009 4,292 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,292 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 2,692 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 1,316 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

slight lift in front king pins

Pass 5 Apr 2007 1,316 miles

slight lift in front king pins

Fail 7 Apr 2006 1,139 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ORM 188F is a 1968 MG C in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORM 188F, 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.

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What year was ORM 188F registered?

ORM 188F is a 1968 MG C, first registered on 15 March 1968.

Is ORM 188F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORM 188F shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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