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COJ 353K

1972 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,009 mi
Last recorded55,009 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 353K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 55,009 miles

Slight play in steering

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,984 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Slight play in front steering

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,576 miles

n/sf lower trunion has borderline play .slight play in steering rack .areas of corrosion forming underside of vehicle .

Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing slight area of corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing slight areas of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,243 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing slight areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,924 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various areas of underside body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,741 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,474 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,970 miles

slight play in front hub bearings,front to rear metal brake pipe borderline corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,247 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,249 miles

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,170 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,543 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 9,221 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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COJ 353K is a 1972 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 COJ 353K, 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 COJ 353K registered?

COJ 353K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 March 1972.

Is COJ 353K safe to buy?

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