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64 BGL

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,765 mi
Last recorded36,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration64 BGL
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,765 miles

Offside Front Kingpin slight verticle movement

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in offside king pin

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight oil loss on engine

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,321 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 36,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,906 miles

oil round bottom on engine

Fail 17 Aug 2016 35,906 miles

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

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

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

oil round bottom on engine

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,689 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,054 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,394 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,959 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhauste systeme has a loose baffle slightly deteriorated

near side rear axle check strap broken

Fail 26 Aug 2011 33,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper steering column bush worn

near side rear axle strap broken

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper steering column bush worn

near side rear axle strap broken

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,550 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhauste baffle loose

horn staying on

rear nearside axle check strap broken

Fail 24 Aug 2010 33,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhauste baffle loose

horn staying on

rear nearside axle check strap broken

Fail 26 Sep 2009 27,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear xale bump stops on axle begining to rust

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear xale bump stops on axle begining to rust

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,130 miles

Slight play in top steering column bush

Steering wheel in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2008 23,130 miles

Steering wheel in poor condition

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,988 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 22,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,844 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 22,844 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering.wheel.covering.begining.to.deterioate...

Pass 9 Sep 2005 22,588 miles

How Reliable is the MG Bgt?

Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
2,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 671
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 598
brake binding 597
Steering rack gaiter split 538
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64 BGL is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 Bgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 671 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 64 BGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Bgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 64 BGL registered?

64 BGL is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 20 September 1971.

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