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KGT 42N

1975 MG Bgt

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,705 mi
Last recorded67,705 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGT 42N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,705 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,610 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 67,607 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,492 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 67,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,935 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 66,935 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,446 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 66,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 64,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,315 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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KGT 42N is a 1975 MG Bgt in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KGT 42N, 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 KGT 42N registered?

KGT 42N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 June 1975.

Is KGT 42N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGT 42N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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