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VHN 204F

1968 MG Mgc

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,881 mi
Last recorded21,881 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 204F
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 21,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 21,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 20,908 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,397 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 20,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 19,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,718 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 18,718 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,515 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 17,515 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush swivel (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 16,864 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,356 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 16,356 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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VHN 204F is a 1968 MG Mgc in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHN 204F, 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

How do I check the history of VHN 204F?

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What year was VHN 204F registered?

VHN 204F is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 3 May 1968.

Is VHN 204F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHN 204F shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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