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HGU 395K

1972 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,545 mi
Last recorded70,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 395K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 70,545 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,271 miles

Nearside Rear Axle strap broken.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 16 Jun 2021 69,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working ALL four (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,377 miles

slight wear in both front trunnions

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,262 miles

0/s floor reinforcing section along outer cill, thinned by corrosion

parking brake effort, close to required limit

slight petrol stain on bottom of fuel tank

Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,262 miles

0/s floor reinforcing section along outer cill, thinned by corrosion

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

parking brake effort, close to required limit

slight petrol stain on bottom of fuel tank

Pass 1 May 2015 67,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,151 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 63,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear and nearside rear axle support straps perished and cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2012 62,933 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear axle support straps perished and cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate slightly discoloured

offside and nearside rear axle support straps perished and cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,021 miles

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

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

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

front no plate slightly discoloured

offside rear and nearside rear axle suuport straps starting to perish and crack

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,020 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,717 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 52,736 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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HGU 395K is a 1972 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HGU 395K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGU 395K registered?

HGU 395K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is HGU 395K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 395K 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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