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GYN 547J

1971 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,945 mi
Last recorded36,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 547J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 36,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 35,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,241 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,597 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,640 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,851 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 28,835 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,728 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 26,705 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,632 miles

osf tyre perishing

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,334 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 20,924 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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GYN 547J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GYN 547J, 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 GYN 547J registered?

GYN 547J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is GYN 547J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYN 547J shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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