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GLB 103J

1971 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,099 mi
Last recorded55,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 103J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,099 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 55,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 53,957 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 53,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GLB 103J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 GLB 103J, 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 55 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 GLB 103J registered?

GLB 103J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 March 1971.

Is GLB 103J safe to buy?

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