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NEP 594L

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,436 mi
Last recorded19,436 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEP 594L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 19,436 miles

both front wings corroded

both front wings corroded

both outer sill showing signs of corrosion

full underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

oil leak engine area

play on steering inner joints

slight free play on both front wheel bearings

slight free play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2016 19,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

clutch flexi pipe perished and cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,837 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front wings has corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2015 18,837 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front wings has corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

osr light lens slack

wear inside edge nsr tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2014 18,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr light lens slack

wear inside edge nsr tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,270 miles

Exhaust leaking slightly at front pipe

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 18,270 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust leaking slightly at front pipes

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wings poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 18,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,245 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 17,245 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,741 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 16,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,291 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 16,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,601 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 15,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NEP 594L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NEP 594L, 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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What year was NEP 594L registered?

NEP 594L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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