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ELE 667J

1970 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,520 mi
Last recorded33,520 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELE 667J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,520 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 33,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,692 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,087 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,331 miles

underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2011 25,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 24,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,871 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,675 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,169 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play/// slight play in top of column

Fail 27 May 2006 19,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

slight play in top of column

Fail 29 Nov 2005 18,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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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ELE 667J is a 1970 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ELE 667J, 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 ELE 667J registered?

ELE 667J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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