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ERL 141K

1972 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,686 mi
Last recorded96,686 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 141K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,686 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,684 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing front and rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 96,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 96,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 96,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 95,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 95,812 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,711 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 91,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 91,438 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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ERL 141K is a 1972 MG Bgt in White 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 ERL 141K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERL 141K registered?

ERL 141K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 February 1972.

Is ERL 141K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 141K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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