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JOF 26N

1975 MG Bgt

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,445 mi
Last recorded37,445 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOF 26N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 37,445 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 36,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,226 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 32,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,606 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 30,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 28,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,686 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

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

Pass 1 May 2012 24,303 miles

Nearside front kingpin has slight play in lower joint

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside front kingpin has slight play in upper joint

Pass 19 May 2011 23,765 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,290 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,062 miles

advise slight play in n/s/front king pin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2007 8,841 miles

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

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2006 7,423 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 7,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise slight play in steering rack.

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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JOF 26N is a 1975 MG Bgt in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JOF 26N, 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 JOF 26N registered?

JOF 26N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is JOF 26N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOF 26N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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