MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake insecure Brake cylinder incorrectly fitted (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake insecure Brake cylinder incorrectly fitted (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both front king pin have slight play
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft worn not joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)
Rear exhaust mount insecure
slight oil seepage steering rack
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)
Rear exhaust mount insecure
slight oil seepage steering rack
Underside has various areas of patches / surface rust.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Underside has various areas of patches / surface rust.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion in both front inner wings
front number plate cracked but can be read
light switch
washer switch hard to press
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both batteries need try underneath
corrosion in both front inner wings
front number plate cracked but can be read
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear leaf springs coroded
both rear suspension straps deteriorated
front coil springs corroded
front valence corroded
o/s/f chasis runner slight corroded
o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play
o/s/mirror loose but not insecure
body corroded...front no plate cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner bulkhead near pedals blistered ;
offside front of floorpan corroded ;
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS RUBBERS PERISHING
INDICATORS SLIGHTLY FAST
NEARSIDE FLOORS REPAIRED ALL GOOD OFFSIDE FLOORS REPAIRED APEAR OK
PARK LEVER STIFF
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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GCY 840L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 GCY 840L, 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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GCY 840L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 September 1972.
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