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JAR 271N

1975 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,500 mi
Last recorded92,500 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAR 271N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,500 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,778 miles

Nearside Rear back plate damp

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,640 miles

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

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,898 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 86,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,292 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 86,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,877 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,877 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,819 miles

Propshaft component defective

o/s front brake binding on slightly

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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JAR 271N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 JAR 271N, 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 51 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 JAR 271N registered?

JAR 271N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 30 April 1975.

Is JAR 271N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAR 271N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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