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MPJ 311L

1972 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,120 mi
Last recorded24,120 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 311L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,120 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 24,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 22,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,699 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 21,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,010 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,432 miles

handbrake lever long travel

o/s/r wheel bearing play?

o/s/windscreen scrub mark

Fail 18 Jul 2013 20,415 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wheel splines free play

handbrake lever long travel

n/s/f shocker oil mist

o/s/r wheel bearing play?

o/s/windscreen scrub mark

Pass 25 May 2012 15,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 13,739 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 10,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr brake low performance

Pass 2 May 2006 7,736 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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MPJ 311L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPJ 311L, 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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MPJ 311L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 August 1972.

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