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HRK 263K

1971 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,431 mi
Last recorded63,431 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 263K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,431 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 63,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall is perished (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,397 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 61,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 60,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,812 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,943 miles

Rear spring U-bolts corroded. Rear springs corroded. Lift in both front kingpins. Wipers worn. N/s headlamp image faint. Sills / rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,172 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Wipers worn. Rear brakes uneven. Outer sills starting to corrode. Slight play in all wheel bearings. Rear suspension U-bolts starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,867 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 54,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,519 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 54,519 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,108 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 53,106 miles

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 51,115 miles

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

slight lift in n/s front kingpin

Fail 21 Jun 2005 51,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HRK 263K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HRK 263K, 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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HRK 263K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is HRK 263K safe to buy?

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