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BGD 535K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,651 mi
Last recorded39,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGD 535K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,651 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 39,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,651 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 39,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,651 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 39,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,466 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,948 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,948 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 38,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 38,749 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BGD 535K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGD 535K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGD 535K registered?

BGD 535K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is BGD 535K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGD 535K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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