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ERL 441K

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,105 mi
Last recorded59,105 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 441K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 59,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 54,250 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 54,230 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,183 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 53,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,097 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 52,078 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r brake slightly slower than n/s/r

slight slack in steering rack and king pins

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r brake operation slightly slower than n/s/r

slight brake disc run out

slight corrosion of rear suspension prescreibed areas

slight thrust play in both front king pins

Fail 7 Dec 2009 50,238 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r brake operation slightly slower than n/s/r

slight brake disc run out

slight corrosion of rear suspension prescreibed areas

slight thrust play in both front king pins

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

has slight play in king pin thrusts andslight play on n/s/f lower trunion

slight corrosion of centre crossmember

Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,110 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight thrust play on front king pins

Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 48,332 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 48,332 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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 441K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 441K, 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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What year was ERL 441K registered?

ERL 441K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 19 January 1972.

Is ERL 441K safe to buy?

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