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LAL 990P

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAL 990P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,049 miles

rear lower valance has slight corrosion to bumper fixing area

Fail 12 Aug 2015 94,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

near side front lower bump stop missing

oil leak from n/s rear backplate area

rear lower valance has slight corrosion to bumper fixing area

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,737 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 91,737 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,546 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,543 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,300 miles

Oil leak

only one rear seat belt fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,297 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

only one rear seat belt fitted at time of test

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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LAL 990P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LAL 990P, 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

How do I check the history of LAL 990P?

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What year was LAL 990P registered?

LAL 990P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 August 1975.

Is LAL 990P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAL 990P shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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