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LMO 222L

1972 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

15,453 mi
Last recorded15,453 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMO 222L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 15,453 miles

o/s/f trunnion lower slight play

Oil leak

n/s/f trunnion upper slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2014 15,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f trunnion upper slight play

o/s/f trunnion lower slight play

slight fuel leak from tank union

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr and nsr check straps broken/disconnected

Fail 19 Aug 2013 15,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr and nsr check straps broken/disconnected

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,340 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,280 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 15,280 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,743 miles

centre floor very spongy

o/s rear axle strap broken

welding heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2010 14,739 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre floor very spongy

o/s rear axle strap broken

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 13,486 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 13,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 7,176 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 7,168 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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LMO 222L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 LMO 222L, 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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What year was LMO 222L registered?

LMO 222L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 October 1972.

Is LMO 222L safe to buy?

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