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AYA 156K

1973 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,083 mi
Last recorded62,083 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Bgt39,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 156K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steeing shaft slighty fouling chassis

Fail 6 Mar 2013 62,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steeing shaft slighty fouling chassis

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,981 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre have perished side walls

Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre have perished side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,794 miles

ALL TYRES ARE SHOWING SIDE WALL CRACKING

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,794 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

ALL TYRES ARE SHOWING SIDE WALL CRACKING

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,455 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 61,455 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,288 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 61,288 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 60,862 miles

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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AYA 156K is a 1973 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 39,697 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 AYA 156K, 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 53 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AYA 156K is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 August 1973.

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