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KBD 700N

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBD 700N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 92,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,524 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,339 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak on rear differential

Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,693 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 89,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,479 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,621 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 67,621 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,396 miles

Both front coil springs corroded on bottom sections

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,133 miles

HT lead from coil to distributor resting on steering column

both front tyres going out of shape slightly on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,304 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 80,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nsf anti roll bar drop link

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,626 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 71,182 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 69,971 miles

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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KBD 700N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KBD 700N, 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 KBD 700N registered?

KBD 700N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 30 June 1975.

Is KBD 700N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBD 700N shows 24 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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