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LNJ 555P

1975 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,415 mi
Last recorded52,415 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNJ 555P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,415 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 52,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,310 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,075 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,831 miles

drivers floor pan corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,529 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,211 miles

drivers floor corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,041 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 51,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose stalk (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,810 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 49,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,485 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 49,489 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,054 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber broken.

slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension trion.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r leaf spring front bush in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r leaf spring front bush in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,185 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r chassi, mounting rear spring hanger repaired but unable to determin reliability of welding due to sealer and underseal

Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,185 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r chassi, mounting rear spring hanger repaired but unable to determin reliability of welding due to sealer and underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,873 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 46,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight splits on both wipers

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,378 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode.

Drivers seat base collapsed.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,881 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 44,881 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2007 43,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 42,724 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

H,Cs high on exhaust emissions.

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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LNJ 555P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNJ 555P, 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.

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What year was LNJ 555P registered?

LNJ 555P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 November 1975.

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The MOT history for LNJ 555P shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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