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MG MGC

Blue · Petrol · 1968 · 2,912 cc

PRL 642MOT history

PRL 642 is a blue petrol MG MGC first used on 23 May 1968. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 58,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
58,786 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PRL 642
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
MGC
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
23 May 1968
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PRL 642 was last recorded at 58,786 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 8,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,601 miles · 4 May 2018
Between the last two tests
8,185 miles
Average per year
566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,786 miles
  • 2018 – 50,601 miles
  • 2016 – 50,556 miles
  • 2015 – 50,548 miles
  • 2014 – 50,317 miles
  • 2012 – 50,280 miles
  • 2011 – 50,234 miles
  • 2010 – 50,127 miles
  • 2009 – 50,023 miles
  • 2008 – 49,871 miles
  • 2007 – 49,826 miles
  • 2006 – 49,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,786 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leaks from auto gearbox (onto exhaust)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,786 miles (+8,185)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,786 miles
    Test number
    124271824582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    781370214700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  3. Fail50,601 miles (+45)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    541764311639
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  4. Pass50,556 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    189877934813
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from auto gearbox (onto exhaust)

  5. Fail50,554 miles (+6)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,554 miles
    Test number
    108840697757
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from auto gearbox (onto exhaust)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower king pins

  6. Pass50,548 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    478237895021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,317 miles (+37)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    337382994066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN.s door mirror missing.
    • NoteSlight play in ns of steerimg rack.
    • NoteSlight play in osf kingpin.

  8. Pass50,280 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    958769232162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,234 miles (+107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,234 miles
    Test number
    265658111430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass50,127 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,127 miles
    Test number
    920735800134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,023 miles (+152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    100660129119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass49,871 miles (+45)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,871 miles
    Test number
    724291498091
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f king pins hav slight play

  13. Pass49,826 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,826 miles
    Test number
    181147687098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,820 miles
    Test number
    110647986075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about PRL 642

What vehicle is registration PRL 642 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PRL 642 on a blue petrol MG MGC first used on 23 May 1968. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PRL 642 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PRL 642 expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PRL 642?
The MOT on PRL 642 expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PRL 642 done?
PRL 642 was recorded at 58,786 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 566 miles a year.
Has PRL 642 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PRL 642 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2018.
Has the mileage on PRL 642 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on PRL 642 find?
PRL 642 passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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