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APY 370K

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,868 mi
Last recorded58,868 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 370K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 58,868 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 58,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 58,689 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in near side front king pin bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,647 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,594 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,577 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 58,561 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 58,529 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,400 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 58,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,953 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,271 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 53,148 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 6 Dec 2008 51,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 May 2008 51,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,556 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 50,405 miles

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

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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APY 370K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 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 APY 370K, 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 54 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APY 370K registered?

APY 370K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is APY 370K safe to buy?

The MOT history for APY 370K shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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