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LWY 519P

1975 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,966 mi
Last recorded67,966 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWY 519P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,966 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,301 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,352 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,352 miles

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement x 2 (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,486 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SUSPECT LEAK AT N/S REAR WHEEL

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,258 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPECT OIL LEAK N/S REAR WHEEL

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,902 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 61,577 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 61,577 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 60,261 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

SUSPECT N/S REAR HUB OIL LEAK

Fail 5 May 2011 60,261 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

SUSPECT N/S REAR HUB OIL LEAK

Pass 17 May 2010 58,026 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2009 56,361 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 53,946 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 52,078 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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LWY 519P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LWY 519P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LWY 519P registered?

LWY 519P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 September 1975.

Is LWY 519P safe to buy?

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