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FAD 500L

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,418 mi
Last recorded34,418 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAD 500L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,418 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,402 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f and n/s/f bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s flooring at joint with sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 34,402 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f and n/s/f bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s flooring at joint with sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,386 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,363 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 34,357 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,301 miles

Coolant leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front upper bush has slight movment and wear

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os/r tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2013 34,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,873 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking // slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,634 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

osr tyre perished

Fail 27 Aug 2010 33,132 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

osr tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,336 miles

front wishbone bushes worn o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,994 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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FAD 500L 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 76.5%.

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 FAD 500L, 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 FAD 500L registered?

FAD 500L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is FAD 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAD 500L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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