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JAB 913K

1971 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,297 mi
Last recorded18,297 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 913K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs rusty

slight scratches across windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2014 18,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front discs rusty

slight scratches across windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,876 miles

Advise the nearside front trunion has slight play at the bottom joint

Advise the offside wiper is scratching the windsreen

Fail 18 Apr 2013 16,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Advise the nearside front trunion has slight play at the bottom joint

Advise the offside wiper is scratching the windsreen

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,002 miles

advise slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 9 May 2011 13,337 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,510 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,484 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 2,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,529 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 59,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 59,118 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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JAB 913K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JAB 913K, 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 JAB 913K registered?

JAB 913K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 August 1971.

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