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GCY 87L

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,790 mi
Last recorded31,790 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCY 87L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 31,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,591 miles

Rear Lower edges of back wings just in front of wheels showing signs of rust not holed yet

Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,374 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,092 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,218 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp missing centre to rear section

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,613 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

under rear arches corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2007 22,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

under rear arches corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,238 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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GCY 87L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GCY 87L, 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 GCY 87L registered?

GCY 87L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is GCY 87L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCY 87L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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