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LPF 440K

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,018 mi
Last recorded28,018 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPF 440K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer lower suspension joint slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,457 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front lower suspention joint has slight play

Fail 28 May 2015 27,428 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front lower suspention joint has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear leaf spring shackel bush slight play

play in nearside lower trunion bush but not excessive

slight play in offside upper trunion bush

Fail 26 Nov 2013 25,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear leaf spring shackel bush slight play

play in nearside lower trunion bush but not excessive

slight play in offside upper trunion bush

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,451 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

rear fuel pipe corroded

slight play in offside lower trunion joint

Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,440 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 20,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LPF 440K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LPF 440K, 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 LPF 440K registered?

LPF 440K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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