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KNJ 316P

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,976 mi
Last recorded43,976 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNJ 316P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,976 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 43,974 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring shackle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor/leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,872 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 3 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear x2 leaf springs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 36,231 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 3 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear x2 leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,399 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 31,399 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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KNJ 316P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KNJ 316P, 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 KNJ 316P registered?

KNJ 316P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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