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FGA 586L

1972 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,051 mi
Last recorded86,051 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGA 586L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 86,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 84,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 84,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,577 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,088 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 70,167 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,956 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 49,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

slight play in front n/side wheel

slight play in propshaft universal joints

Pass 13 Jan 2006 7,047 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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FGA 586L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGA 586L, 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 FGA 586L registered?

FGA 586L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is FGA 586L safe to buy?

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