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MDN 710P

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,222 mi
Last recorded59,222 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDN 710P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 59,222 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,642 miles

All direction indicators not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,858 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,639 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 57,639 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,620 miles

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

Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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 Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

both front king pins worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 56,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,538 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 54,538 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,396 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 53,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MDN 710P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MDN 710P, 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 MDN 710P registered?

MDN 710P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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