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DAL 38K

1972 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,338 mi
Last recorded99,338 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAL 38K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,506 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,616 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 96,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,236 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,065 miles

O/s front bumper loose bolt but still secure

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

O/s front bumper loose bolt but still secure

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,032 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,027 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/ rear wheel binding

Pass 20 May 2009 95,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 95,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 94,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 94,520 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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DAL 38K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAL 38K, 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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DAL 38K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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