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GPV 971N

1975 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,703 mi
Last recorded36,703 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 971N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,703 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,557 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,371 miles

NSF brake slight bind

All 4 tyres cracking

OS indicator tell tale light not working but makes a noise

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,219 miles

Front tyres + OSR tyres cracking

Slight play front hubs

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,907 miles

OSF, OSR, NSF tyres cracked in tread patten & on sidewalls. NSR cracked on sidewall

Rear fog light has no light up tell-tale.

Fail 25 May 2007 30,713 miles

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

both sills have rust bubbles

Pass 25 May 2007 30,713 miles

both sills have rust bubbles

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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GPV 971N is a 1975 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1975 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 GPV 971N, 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 51 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GPV 971N?

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What year was GPV 971N registered?

GPV 971N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GPV 971N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPV 971N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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