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CLN 508H

1970 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,573 mi
Last recorded34,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLN 508H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 33,515 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,989 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,810 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 32,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to show poor light

rear chassis showing signs of welding repairs to n/s and o/s spring shackles

small play to n/s front suspension joints[lift]

travel at handbrake

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,028 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,028 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,527 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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CLN 508H is a 1970 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 CLN 508H, 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 56 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CLN 508H?

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What year was CLN 508H registered?

CLN 508H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 January 1970.

Is CLN 508H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLN 508H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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