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CFH 118N

1975 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFH 118N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 68,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,396 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking between fuel pump and pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lift in king pin

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,301 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear end of shackle mount area (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear end lower edge of outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' long wiper scratch (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,870 miles

Front inside of front crossmember rusty

Offside Front wiper arm spring weak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

lower edge of outer sills rusty o/s & n/s

oil leaks at sump plug & oil pressure hose connection at pump

Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,441 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 32,441 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,964 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake cable close to propshaft

Fail 27 Aug 2014 27,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake cable close to propshaft

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,160 miles

Bottom radiator hose deteriated and cracking.

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight fluid leak on clutch slave cylinder.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 11,889 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

Slight fluid leak on clutch slave cylinder.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 7,240 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,240 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,692 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 3,692 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Slight brake bind to near side rear.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 1,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

o/s jacking point frail.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 1,292 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

o/s jacking point frail.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,004 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,062 miles

advise wipers slow

Fail 26 Jun 2006 95,062 miles

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

advise wiper speed slow

o/s front wheel nut taper washer reversed

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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CFH 118N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1975 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 CFH 118N, 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 51 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CFH 118N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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