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ACD 889K

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,967 mi
Last recorded76,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 889K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,286 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

rear axle straps perished

rear exhaust mounts perished

Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

rear axle straps perished

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,422 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 60,419 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in kingpins

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,779 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS/BODY CORROSION

Pass 27 May 2009 59,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,634 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 56,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 54,771 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 54,769 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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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ACD 889K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACD 889K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACD 889K registered?

ACD 889K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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The MOT history for ACD 889K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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