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HMO 352K

1971 MG Bgt

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMO 352K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,586 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 15,673 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 72,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,753 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,747 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 72,740 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 72,737 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HMO 352K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMO 352K, 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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What year was HMO 352K registered?

HMO 352K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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