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CAA 953K

1971 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,283 mi
Last recorded64,283 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 953K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 64,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,961 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,678 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,460 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,369 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,135 miles

deterioration of nearside wiper blade

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,088 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,118 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,036 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,955 miles

advisory items as per test number (872591216335)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 17,951 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BORDER LINE WEAR/MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE REAR DAMPER LINK TOP BUSH

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

front brake pads in very poor condition

vehicle heavily under sealed in places

Pass 29 Nov 2005 17,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced to border line wear in offside rear anti roll bar linkage top bush

brake pads in poor condition

slight play/movement both front king pins

slight wear/deterioration both rear leaf spring rear mounting bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2005 17,014 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

excessive offside front floor pan

front brake pads poor condition, evidence of being hot

slight play/movement both front king pins

slight wear/deterioration both rear leaf spring rear mounting bushes

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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CAA 953K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CAA 953K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAA 953K registered?

CAA 953K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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