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NEV 992J

1971 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,308 mi
Last recorded5,308 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEV 992J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,308 miles

Vehicle is heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2007 5,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Vehicle is heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,047 miles

Front anti roll bar has slight play in bush.

Nearside front king pin suspension arm has slight play in bush.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 5,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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NEV 992J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 NEV 992J, 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 55 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEV 992J registered?

NEV 992J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is NEV 992J safe to buy?

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