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JKN 685N

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,947 mi
Last recorded45,947 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKN 685N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underside corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 45,945 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged both hoses to pump (7.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake lever tight seized

underside corroded in places

Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,848 miles

Engine mounts perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From a hanger weld (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner rack joints have slight play

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 45,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill next to front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Rear center linkage lever (3.1.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front ball joints have slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,053 miles

corrosion in both front floor pans, wiper linkage worn

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,793 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3.5 mm

Fail 29 Jan 2014 44,793 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 3.5 mm

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,861 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,638 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,642 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 42,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,575 miles

rear bumper inner corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,305 miles

slight wear in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,938 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 35,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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)

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

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

play in steering rack

requires URGENT clutch

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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JKN 685N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JKN 685N, 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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JKN 685N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 June 1975.

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