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VPL 865G

1968 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,064 mi
Last recorded50,064 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1968 MG Mgb GT68,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 865G
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,064 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,740 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,681 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,154 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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VPL 865G is a 1968 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 68,511 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPL 865G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 58 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPL 865G?

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What year was VPL 865G registered?

VPL 865G is a 1968 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 27 September 1968.

Is VPL 865G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPL 865G shows 6 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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