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ABC 669K

1971 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,899 mi
Last recorded56,899 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 669K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 56,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,586 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output REFLECTIVE CROME SIGNS OF RUST (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn KING PIN JOINT /TOP WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,609 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 45,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 45,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to transmission tunnel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,720 miles

n/s reverse inop

Fail 14 Jan 2020 43,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub pivot point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s reverse inop

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,046 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Park brake travel high

Fail 10 May 2018 37,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Park brake travel high

Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,165 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 33,161 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,507 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty around suspension points

Fail 25 Feb 2016 25,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside of vehicle rusty around suspension points

Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,833 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 20,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 20,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,418 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 19,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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ABC 669K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ABC 669K, 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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ABC 669K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 August 1971.

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