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GVG 371K

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,344 mi
Last recorded67,344 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 371K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 67,344 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security skirt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced lower trunion has slight play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced top and bottom trunion has slight play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,671 miles

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

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

front suspension bushes slightly perrished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,399 miles

front suspension rubber bushes slightly perrished

offside front rubber bump stop missing

slight lift in front king pins

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,246 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 66,246 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,545 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,218 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lift in king pins

play in king pins

Fail 18 Jun 2008 61,066 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lift in king pins

play in king pins

Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,347 miles

as per previous test no:971055137105 †king pins †front bump stop †general corrosion

Fail 15 May 2007 59,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

general body and underbody corrosion in places

nearside front bump stop missing

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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GVG 371K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GVG 371K, 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.

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GVG 371K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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