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MLY 206P

1975 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,052 mi
Last recorded91,052 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 206P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Surface cracks to off side front tyre.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,052 miles

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

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

Altinator drive belt has been rubbing on the lower coolant hose.

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Surface cracks to off side front tyre.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,743 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,131 miles

Cracking to outer side wall of off side rear tyre.

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

Off side rear number plate light lower bulb not working.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 88,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Cracking to outer side wall of off side rear tyre.

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

Off side rear number plate light lower bulb not working.

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,829 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s rear tyre small surface cracks.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,829 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre small surface cracks.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 85,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 85,094 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,081 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 84,070 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 82,693 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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MLY 206P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MLY 206P, 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 MLY 206P registered?

MLY 206P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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