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SDE 65G

1969 MG Mgc

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,519 mi
Last recorded69,519 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1969 MG Mgc15,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDE 65G
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 69,519 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,180 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leaks.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Multiple oil leaks.

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,709 miles

Oil leak

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,406 miles

Oil leak

oil around o/s/r brake drum

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,098 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,020 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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SDE 65G is a 1969 MG Mgc in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1969 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 15,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDE 65G, 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 57 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SDE 65G registered?

SDE 65G is a 1969 MG Mgc, first registered on 31 December 1969.

Is SDE 65G safe to buy?

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