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DHM 210H

1970 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,524 mi
Last recorded6,524 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 210H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 6,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 6,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 6,484 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 6,484 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 6,379 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,060 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 6,060 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 5,500 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 5,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 4,670 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 4,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres ageing/cracking

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre ageing/cracking

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 May 2012 4,198 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 4,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre ageing

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

Offside rear tyre ageing

Pass 19 May 2011 3,562 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 3,562 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 2,843 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 1,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 453 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 451 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 99,355 miles

heavly under sealed

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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DHM 210H is a 1970 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DHM 210H, 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.

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What year was DHM 210H registered?

DHM 210H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 19 May 1970.

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