MOT Status
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70,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Axle strap broken.
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gearbox oil leaks
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
slight wear in both front trunnions
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear and nearside rear axle support straps perished and cracked
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
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
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
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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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.
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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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