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FKL 505L

1972 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,520 mi
Last recorded47,520 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKL 505L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 47,520 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 47,490 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,324 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 47,297 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 46,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,566 miles

General rear under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kin pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,900 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 44,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,570 miles

Nearside Rear Axle strap perished.

Offside Rear Axle strap perished.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,388 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 44,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,262 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,894 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine idle speed requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,335 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fan belt seriously deteriorated- advise replacement ASAP

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,579 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,966 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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FKL 505L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FKL 505L, 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 FKL 505L registered?

FKL 505L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is FKL 505L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKL 505L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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