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BAY 229K

1971 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,569 mi
Last recorded4,569 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 229K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 4,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2013 4,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 4,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,189 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 4,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 3,634 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 May 2010 3,634 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 124 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) 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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BAY 229K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BAY 229K, 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 BAY 229K registered?

BAY 229K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 October 1971.

Is BAY 229K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 229K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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