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ExpiredMileage
5,647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front floor pan very corroded but within any prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front floor pan very corroded but within any prescribed areas
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shackle (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
all very very rusty and weak
Corrosion at floor & inner arches etc but not excessively weakened.
Front no plate starting to deteriorate.
Corrosion at floor & inner arches etc but not excessively weakened.
Front no plate starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Various areas of corrosion at floor pans & battery tray but not considered supporting panelling.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
battery tray heavily corroded
nearside floor pan corroded and holed along chassis rail
nearside front floor pan corroded and holed
offside front upper arch corroded and holed
Oil leak
battery tray heavily corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Oil leak
battery tray heavily corroded
Battery tray is corroded
Drivers seat has slight play onto runner, but is secure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f inner and outer sill corroded, but not in any prescribed areas
n/s/f tyre is perished
n/s/r tyre is perished
o/s/f door hinge mount is slightly corroded but door secure
Corrosion apparent from underside of n/s/f floor but repaired from inside
Corrosion at o/s/f B post but not to excess
N/s/f tyre worn close to the limit
N/s/r tyre worn close to the limit & perished on outer edge
Oil leak
both front king pins have slight movement but not considered excessive
both front tyres beginning to perish and crack
n/s/f floor pan corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas
n/s/r tyre starting to perish and wear (2mm)
no rear seat belts fitted
battery tray excessively corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
both front king pins have slight movement but not considered excessive
both front tyres beginning to perish and crack
n/s/f floor pan corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas
n/s/r tyre starting to perish and wear (2mm)
no rear seat belts fitted
battery tray excessively corroded
Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate but not yet to excess
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate but not yet to excess
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres starting to deteriate but not yet to fail criteria
Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres cracked but not yet to fail criteria but very close.Check soon replace when needed
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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MLP 224L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MLP 224L, 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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MLP 224L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 September 1972.
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