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KGK 821N

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 821N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,923 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 84,420 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion evident inner arch

Offside welding repairs evident body sill

corrosion evident underside

poss oil leak

under body underseal evident

under body welding repairs evident / inner body sills n/s and o/s

welding evident body sill lips n/s and o/s

Fail 27 Mar 2018 84,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DOOR SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEAR DOOR SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded DOOR SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DOOR SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R SUSPENSION LINKAGE HAS MINOR PLAY

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak FROM ENGINE, GEARBOX AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,916 miles

Engine ,gear box,rear diff, leaking oil

Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,916 miles

Engine ,gear box,rear diff, leaking oil

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,784 miles

Minor oil leak

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,784 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Minor oil leak

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,818 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 76,818 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,193 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,784 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,793 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,750 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,469 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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KGK 821N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGK 821N, 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 KGK 821N registered?

KGK 821N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 June 1975.

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