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BGB 348

1937 MG Ta

Red Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,612 mi
Last recorded1,612 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1937 MG Ta4,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGB 348
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1937
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 1,612 miles

all four tyres cracks

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2015

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

Centre Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Speedometer not fitted (6.7.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres small cracks in walls

handbrake long travel

n/s/r shocker oil mist

o/s/f front spring mount play (bar under wheel)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 1,054 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 202 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f flexy pipe slight twist

slight lift both king pins

slight play steering box

some brake pipes wire covered so could not access

Pass 19 Nov 2010 156 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 4 Jun 2010 125 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 80 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 60 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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BGB 348 is a 1937 MG Ta in Red with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1937 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 4,614 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 Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGB 348, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 89 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGB 348 registered?

BGB 348 is a 1937 MG Ta, first registered on 18 October 1937.

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