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CBV 39

1972 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,956 mi
Last recorded51,956 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBV 39
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 51,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,125 miles

oil leaks engine and transmission area

Fail 12 Jan 2017 51,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,295 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 50,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,399 miles

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.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 49,399 miles

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.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 48,503 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,503 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 47,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,020 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,019 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 46,153 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,507 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 37,492 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 37,488 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 32,101 miles

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.

Fail 26 May 2006 32,101 miles

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.

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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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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What year was CBV 39 registered?

CBV 39 is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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