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MLP 224L

1972 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,647 mi
Last recorded5,647 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLP 224L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 5,647 miles

Nearside Front floor pan very corroded but within any prescribed areas

Fail 2 Aug 2017 5,647 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 5,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 5,371 miles

Corrosion at floor & inner arches etc but not excessively weakened.

Front no plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 11 Jun 2016 5,371 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,297 miles

Various areas of corrosion at floor pans & battery tray but not considered supporting panelling.

Fail 19 May 2015 5,297 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 5,029 miles

Oil leak

battery tray heavily corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 5,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 4,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,965 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 3,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 3,685 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 3,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 2,906 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 2,906 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 2,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 1,527 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 1,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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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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