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LKX 514L

1972 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,178 mi
Last recorded90,178 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKX 514L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,178 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,008 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 90,008 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 89,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 89,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

diff has a slight oil leak

front number plate cracked but notinscure

gear box has a slight oil leak

steering uj has slight play but not enough to effect the control

Pass 2 May 2006 88,354 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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LKX 514L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 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 LKX 514L, 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 54 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 LKX 514L registered?

LKX 514L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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