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NGY 758L

1972 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

35,615 mi
Last recorded35,615 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGY 758L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 35,615 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 35,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,471 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 35,471 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 35,206 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 35,205 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 34,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,120 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 33,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,047 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 33,047 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,402 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 32,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,975 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 30,975 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,275 miles

o/s r suspension strap broken

Fail 10 Jul 2015 30,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s r suspension strap broken

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,348 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 29,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,765 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 27,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,479 miles

steering rack feels rough on lock to lock

Fail 8 Aug 2012 26,479 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

steering rack feels rough on lock to lock

Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside sill at rear corroded

slight lift in both front suspension trunions

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knock from near side front when braking

Fail 2 Aug 2010 23,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knock from near side front when braking

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,409 miles

slight lift at n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,042 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NGY 758L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 NGY 758L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NGY 758L?

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What year was NGY 758L registered?

NGY 758L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is NGY 758L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGY 758L shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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