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GYW 68N

1975 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,072 mi
Last recorded49,072 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYW 68N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,890 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,288 miles

excess play in lower column bush

Fail 4 Mar 2011 35,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

excess play in lower column bush

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,842 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 13,842 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,053 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 4,044 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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GYW 68N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GYW 68N, 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.

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What year was GYW 68N registered?

GYW 68N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 February 1975.

Is GYW 68N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYW 68N shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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