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CSV 780L

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

38,433 mi
Last recorded38,433 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 780L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,433 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,971 miles

front inner wings and floors extensively patched

jacking points corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 37,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front inner wings and floors extensively patched

jacking points corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,052 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 37,043 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 35,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 35,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,248 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 34,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside outrigger.offside front floor and offside front inner arch to floor

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,554 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 32,553 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 29,540 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 29,474 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2005 29,446 miles

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

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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CSV 780L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 CSV 780L, 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 CSV 780L registered?

CSV 780L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 December 1972.

Is CSV 780L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSV 780L shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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