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VPA 998F

1968 MG C GT

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,107 mi
Last recorded8,107 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 MG C GT39,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 998F
MakeMG
ModelC GT
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 8,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 8,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2015 7,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 7,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 7,546 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear hand brake low reading

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 7,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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VPA 998F is a 1968 MG C GT in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPA 998F, 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 VPA 998F registered?

VPA 998F is a 1968 MG C GT, first registered on 11 June 1968.

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