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WPD 12G

1968 MG Mgc

Red Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,627 mi
Last recorded50,627 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1968 MG Mgc38,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPD 12G
MakeMG
ModelMgc
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 50,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,699 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,377 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,646 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 26,646 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,347 miles

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Fail 7 Apr 2016 22,347 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,042 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 20,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,579 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,944 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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WPD 12G is a 1968 MG Mgc in Red with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WPD 12G, 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 WPD 12G registered?

WPD 12G is a 1968 MG Mgc, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is WPD 12G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPD 12G shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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