MOT Status
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24,888 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear exhaust mount broken (exhaust still secure)
Offside front lower trunion has slight movement
Various oil leaks
Oil leaks
Slight movement in both front lower trunion joints
Advise nearside handbrake inspection
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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
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
n/s/r lower shock absorber fixing bolt lays close to exhaust
slight play in o/s/f king pin assembly
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Slight movement in both front trunions
Various underside vehicle and suspension corrosion
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in both front king pins
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GOF 726L safe to buy?
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