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SDJ 775F

1968 MG Mgc

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,914 mi
Last recorded38,914 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDJ 775F
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 38,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 38,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 36,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 36,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,455 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 36,153 miles

Front fulcrum pin rubber seals deteriating

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,705 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 11 Aug 2017 35,705 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes perished

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,341 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 35,341 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,262 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,151 miles

Slight play in offside front trunion.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,088 miles

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,009 miles

TYRES PERISHED,WIPER BLADES

Fail 20 Sep 2007 35,004 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Both rear brake backplates damp.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,920 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

damp around brake master cylinder

oil around both rear brake back plates

slight play in both bottom trunions

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2005 34,846 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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SDJ 775F is a 1968 MG Mgc in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1968 MG Mgc models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 38,571 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 Mgc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDJ 775F, 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 58 years old, this MG Mgc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDJ 775F registered?

SDJ 775F is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 27 May 1968.

Is SDJ 775F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDJ 775F shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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