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JKJ 522N

1975 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,615 mi
Last recorded99,615 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKJ 522N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ALL TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,615 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ALL TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N.S.Rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O.S.Rear inner wheel arch excessivly corroded.

O.S.Rear suspension bump stop missing.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper mounting panel box section excessivly corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 99,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N.S.Rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O.S.Rear inner wheel arch excessivly corroded.

O.S.Rear suspension bump stop missing.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper mounting panel box section excessivly corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 98,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside and offside rear outer wheelarches slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 98,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside and offside rear outer wheelarches slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 124,621 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,686 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 98,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 98,569 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 98,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 98,363 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 98,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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JKJ 522N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 JKJ 522N, 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.

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What year was JKJ 522N registered?

JKJ 522N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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