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DUR 597K

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,103 mi
Last recorded71,103 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUR 597K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 67,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Front inner sill panel corroded through

Nearside Front outer sill panel corroded through

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner sill panel corroded through

Offside Front windscreen mounting pillar corroded through

fuel cap seal deteriorated

play in steering rack

steering wheel deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 67,443 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel corroded to excess within 30cm of a seat belt mounting in 3 places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Front inner sill panel corroded through

Nearside Front outer sill panel corroded through

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner sill panel corroded through

Offside Front windscreen mounting pillar corroded through

fuel cap seal deteriorated

play in steering rack

steering wheel deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both nearside and offside batteries inscure but encased

clutch slave cylinder flexi hose badly deteriorated

engine oil below minimum mark

nearside door shut panel corroded through

offside front seat tilt mechanism stiff

offside inner sill panel corroded through out of prescribed area

slight play in nearside front trunion bushes

smell of petrol around fuel tank

Pass 3 May 2014 57,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose in box carrier

fuel staining around fuel tank

nearside door skin corroded through

nearside sill panel corroded

offside front brake pads becoming low

offside inner sill panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose in box carrier

fuel staining around fuel tank

nearside door skin corroded through

nearside sill panel corroded

offside front brake pads becoming low

offside inner sill panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS rear brake slightly low performance and noisy.

OS front floor corroded. General light corrosion underneath.

OS indicator flashing slowly

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

Play in steering rack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear springs slightly weak

Unidentified knock from front suspension

Fail 12 Apr 2013 46,180 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

All suspension weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OS front floor corroded. General light corrosion underneath.

OS indicator flashing slowly

Play in steering rack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unidentified knock from front suspension

Pass 3 May 2012 38,782 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

corrosion in both sills

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,253 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,653 miles

Oil leak

hand brake travel close to limit

Fail 14 Jul 2009 36,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,671 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

drivers front floor corroded out side area

Fail 28 Jun 2008 35,659 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

drivers front floor corroded out side area

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,861 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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DUR 597K 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 64.7%.

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 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 DUR 597K, 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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DUR 597K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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