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ARY 913K

1971 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,369 mi
Last recorded54,369 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARY 913K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 54,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 53,260 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 51,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 46,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,767 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 44,765 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,762 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp go out when head lamp position selected (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,425 miles

wiring loom insecure near fuel pump

Fail 27 May 2015 39,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

wiring loom insecure near fuel pump

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,313 miles

slight play in uj on steering column shaft

steering wheel off centre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 39,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

steering wheel off centre

slight play in uj on steering column shaft

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,087 miles

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2012 39,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

clamp missing on exhaust

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

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 913K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ARY 913K, 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 ARY 913K registered?

ARY 913K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 October 1971.

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