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KWL 40N

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,606 mi
Last recorded12,606 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWL 40N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 12,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 12,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,474 miles

Free play detected at steering wheel

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

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,539 miles

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

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

offside front trackrod has slight play

wipers poor

Fail 25 Sep 2012 14,538 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

headlights adjusted on MOT

nearside rear wheel low on hand brake and service brake effciency

offside front trackrod has slight play

parking brake effciency below requirements for single line braking system however passed due to both wheels locking

wipers poor

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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KWL 40N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWL 40N, 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 KWL 40N registered?

KWL 40N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 June 1975.

Is KWL 40N safe to buy?

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