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BJA 148K

1972 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 148K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,408 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear hand and footbrake slightly lower than nearside

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,549 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear hand and footbrake greater than offside

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,872 miles

fog lamp fitted to nearside ( not obligatory until after jan 1980 )

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,183 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear hand and footbrake performance lower than nearside

steering slightly tight in operation

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,724 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,720 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 77,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,638 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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BJA 148K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJA 148K, 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 54 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJA 148K registered?

BJA 148K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is BJA 148K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJA 148K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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