MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leaks engine and transmission area
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area (2.4.A.3)
oil leaks engine and transmission area
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front shock absorbers weak in operation
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front shock absorbers weak in operation
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Underside of body corroded.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Underside of body corroded.
Corrision to both front flint plates
Corrision to nearside front floor/sill panel area but not within 30cm of steering or suspension componets
Corrision to offside front floor/sill area but not within 30cm of steering or suspension componets
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Corrision to both front flint plates
Corrision to nearside front floor/sill panel area but not within 30cm of steering or suspension componets
Corrision to offside front floor/sill area but not within 30cm of steering or suspension componets
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrision to offside and nearside front floor pans and flint plates but not within 30cm of steering or suspension compenets
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear brakes have inbalance when tested
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrision to offside and nearside front floor pans and flint plates but not within 30cm of steering or suspension compenets
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear brakes have inbalance when tested
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrision to both front floor pan areas
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Signs of corrision to both rear road springs
Slight inbalance in rear brakes
Corrision to both front flint plates
Handbrake lever is loose/wobbles side to side
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrision to both front flint plates
Handbrake lever is loose/wobbles
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside sill slightly corroded
offside front sill slightly corroded
Both rear axle straps in very poor condition
Corrision to both front flint plates
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Both sides rear axle bump straps deterioated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside door has tape on bottom of door
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both sides rear axle bump straps deterioated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Both sides axle bump stops show signs of wear.
Both sides front inner wheel arch'e corroded.
Corrosion on bottom of both doors.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak from engine.
Oil leak from gearbox.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both sides axle bump straps show signs of wear.
Boths sides front inner wheel archies have excessive corrosion not within perscibed areas.
Coolant leak from radiator area.
Corrosion long bottoms of both front doors.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak from engine
Oil leak from gearbox area.
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CBV 39 is a 1972 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 CBV 39, 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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CBV 39 is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 30 December 1972.
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