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JMA 417K

1972 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,280 mi
Last recorded106,280 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 417K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,280 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 106,280 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 97,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 97,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,904 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 89,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

holed and corroded on offside of floor

Pass 13 Apr 2006 82,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JMA 417K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 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 JMA 417K, 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 54 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 JMA 417K registered?

JMA 417K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 22 March 1972.

Is JMA 417K safe to buy?

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