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OAK 511H

1970 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,067 mi
Last recorded29,067 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAK 511H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,067 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,012 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 28,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

brake discs surface rust

front chassis surface rust

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,921 miles

brake discs surface rust

front chassis surface rust

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sound deadening under bonnet adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,855 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

leaf spring suspension bushes perrished

slight play in n/s/f suspension kingpin

Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,855 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

leaf spring suspension bushes perrished

slight play in n/s/f suspension kingpin

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,833 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipe under vehicle starting to rust

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,725 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 28,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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OAK 511H is a 1970 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 OAK 511H, 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 56 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAK 511H registered?

OAK 511H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is OAK 511H safe to buy?

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