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FPO 834H

1970 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,866 mi
Last recorded40,866 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPO 834H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,866 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

general underside corrosion

play in steering column top bush

rear fuel hose deteriorated

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,911 miles

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

general underside corrosion

lift in nearside front king pin

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear fuel hose deteriorated

slight play in rear spring hanger bushes

slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,583 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

lift in nearside front king pin

play in steering column bush

rear fuel hose deteriorated

rear spring hanger bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

lift in nearside front king pin

play in steering column bush

rear fuel hose deteriorated

rear spring hanger bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,055 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in nearside front king pin. lift in both sides.

play in offside and nearside front wisbone inner bushes.

play in steering column top bush.

rear brakes grabbing slightly.

rear fuel hose in poor condition.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 39,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in nearside front king pin. lift in both sides.

play in offside and nearside front wisbone inner bushes.

play in steering column top bush.

rear brakes grabbing slightly.

rear fuel hose in poor condition.

suspect repairs to offside rear chassis rail. covered in sealer.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,879 miles

nearside seat belt slow in operation

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,692 miles

n/side seat belt slow in operation

Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,920 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 37,906 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes are dragging slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,328 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,742 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 36,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FPO 834H is a 1970 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 FPO 834H, 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 56 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 FPO 834H registered?

FPO 834H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 January 1970.

Is FPO 834H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPO 834H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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