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ARY 659K

1972 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,035 mi
Last recorded2,035 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARY 659K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 2,035 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush uplift (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 1,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 1,726 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear service brake readings slightly uneven.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 1,726 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 1,434 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 1,227 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 1,227 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 644 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 9,259 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 9,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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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ARY 659K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ARY 659K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARY 659K registered?

ARY 659K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 February 1972.

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The MOT history for ARY 659K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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