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GBL 603K

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,739 mi
Last recorded64,739 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 603K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,739 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 64,735 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play in the rack. (2.2.A.1b)

Front tyres are in poor condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,525 miles

Both front tyre treads are perishing.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 64,523 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front tyre treads are perishing.

Clutch slave cylinder hose is in poor condition.

Corrosion holes in the O/S/F floorpan.

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,254 miles

Front tyres are perishing.

O/S/F brake is binding slightly.

O/S/F bump stop rubbers are missing.

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Slight leak from exhaust centre silencer.

Slight play in O/S/F kingpin.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle check straps perished

o/s front floor/castle section corroded

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2013 51,402 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear axle check straps perished

high beam tell tale not working

o/s and n/s front bump stops missing

o/s front floor/castle section corroded

o/s rear tyre perishing

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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GBL 603K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GBL 603K, 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 GBL 603K registered?

GBL 603K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 28 February 1972.

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