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GOF 726L

1972 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

24,888 mi
Last recorded24,888 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 726L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 24,888 miles

Fuel filter hose heavily perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Several engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside front

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 24,788 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside front

Oil leak, but not excessive Several engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 24,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability King Pin attachment bolt loose resulting in excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside front

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both nearside and offside front King pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Several engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 24,496 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 24,319 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 24,164 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 24,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 23,903 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 23,714 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 23,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 23,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 23,198 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 15 May 2017 22,983 miles

Offside front lower trunion has slight movement

Various oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2016 22,795 miles

Oil leaks

Slight movement in both front lower trunion joints

Pass 13 May 2015 22,497 miles

Advise nearside handbrake inspection

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

Pass 8 May 2014 22,058 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 21,747 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine oil leak

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Radiator in poor condition

Rear exhaust fouling nearside rear shock absorber

Slight movement in both lower trunion joints

Pass 15 May 2012 21,293 miles

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

Oil leak

both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust mount split

slight play in o/s/f king pin assembly

small split o/s wiper blade

Pass 18 May 2011 20,553 miles

n/s/r lower shock absorber fixing bolt lays close to exhaust

slight play in o/s/f king pin assembly

Fail 16 May 2011 20,553 miles

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

n/s/r lower shock absorber fixing bolt lays close to exhaust

slight play in o/s/f king pin assembly

Pass 21 May 2010 20,199 miles

Handbrake lever tight

Both front trunions have movement

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 17 May 2010 20,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Various underbody corrosion

Both front trunions have movement

Front suspension corroded

Handbrake lever tight

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2009 19,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Slight movement in both front trunions

Various underside vehicle and suspension corrosion

Pass 27 May 2008 19,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Slight movement in nearside front lower trunion

Slight movement in offside front upper trunion

nearside front tyre wearing low on outter edge

Pass 25 May 2007 19,268 miles

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 27 May 2006 18,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 18,179 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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GOF 726L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 GOF 726L, 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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What year was GOF 726L registered?

GOF 726L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 22 December 1972.

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