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KBP 472J

1970 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,019 mi
Last recorded25,019 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBP 472J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,593 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 24,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Offside Front Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,852 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 19,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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KBP 472J is a 1970 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 KBP 472J, 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 56 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 KBP 472J registered?

KBP 472J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 21 August 1970.

Is KBP 472J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBP 472J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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