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MEP 53K

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,564 mi
Last recorded42,564 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEP 53K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 40,394 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,319 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 33,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,138 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 28,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 28,097 miles

n/s rear chassis has been repaired

Fail 20 May 2010 28,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear chassis has been repaired

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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MEP 53K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MEP 53K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEP 53K registered?

MEP 53K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 February 1972.

Is MEP 53K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEP 53K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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