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KGA 432N

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGA 432N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,012 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily coated in sealer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under side coated in sealer

Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,052 miles

Fuel pipe leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

under side heavily coated in sealer

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

dampness around fuel pump area no leaks found at test

underside heavily coated in sealer

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,121 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

underside heavily coated in sealer

Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,110 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 94,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 93,272 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake pipes heavily coated in sealer

offside front chassis lec corroded

underside heavily coated in sealer

Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes heavily coated in sealer

offside front chassis lec corroded

underside heavily coated in sealer

Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,244 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes and brake pipes heavily coated in sealer

underside heavily coated in sealer

Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

fuel pipes and brake pipes heavily coated in sealer

underside heavily coated in sealer

clutch pedal sticking down

Pass 3 Apr 2008 92,357 miles

ENGINE NOT IDLING

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 92,354 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE NOT IDLING

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,759 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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KGA 432N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGA 432N, 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 KGA 432N registered?

KGA 432N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 May 1975.

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