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LLL 474K

1972 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,203 mi
Last recorded44,203 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLL 474K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,203 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 44,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,893 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,199 miles

All Front & Rear Suspension Bushes Derteriorated

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f thre Perished Outer Side Wall

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All Front & Rear Suspension Bushes Derteriorated

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f thre Perished Outer Side Wall

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,146 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 42,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,724 miles

n/s/r tyre appears to have been rubbing on wheel arch

Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,313 miles

Drivers door sticking.

Rear axle rebound straps broken.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 42,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Drivers door sticking.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear axle rebound straps broken.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,633 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,825 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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LLL 474K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LLL 474K, 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.

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LLL 474K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is LLL 474K safe to buy?

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