MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vehicle underside rusty front and rear suspension
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded
CORROSION STARTED IN BOTH FOOT WELLS PAINT PEELED OFF ASSESSED WITH CORROSION TOOL OK AT TIME OF TEST.
CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE ON BOTH INNER & OUTER SILLS, UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE AGIN ASSESSED WITH CORROSION TOOL OK AT TIME OF TEST.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK ON JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
LOTS OF SURFACE CORROSION UNDER BONNET ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BULK HEAD ASSESSED WITH CORROSION TOOL OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER SUSPENSION ARM WERE IT MOUNTS ONTO SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake modification unsafe STICKING ON (1.1.21 (d) (i))
CORROSION STARTED IN BOTH FOOT WELLS PAINT PEELED OFF ASSESSED WITH CORROSION TOOL OK AT TIME OF TEST.
CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE ON BOTH INNER & OUTER SILLS, UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE AGIN ASSESSED WITH CORROSION TOOL OK AT TIME OF TEST.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK ON JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
LOTS OF SURFACE CORROSION UNDER BONNET ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BULK HEAD ASSESSED WITH CORROSION TOOL OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER SUSPENSION ARM WERE IT MOUNTS ONTO SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion VEHICLE HAS LOTS OF CORROSION, ROUND PEDAL AREA & SERVO UNDER BONNET. REAR INNER WINGS, BOTH SILLS INNER & OUTER & LOTS OF GENERAL CORROSION UNDER BODY. NONE OF WHICH AT THE TIME OF THE TEST IS SO WEAK IT WILL PRODUCE A HOLE UNDER ASSESMENT. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint SLIGHT PLAY IN TRUNIUN (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Body has slight corrosion VEHICLE HAS LOTS OF CORROSION, ROUND PEDAL AREA & SERVO UNDER BONNET. REAR INNER WINGS, BOTH SILLS INNER & OUTER & LOTS OF GENERAL CORROSION UNDER BODY. NONE OF WHICH AT THE TIME OF THE TEST IS SO WEAK IT WILL PRODUCE A HOLE UNDER ASSESMENT. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint SLIGHT PLAY IN TRUNIUN (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
CORROSION IS ROUND MASTER CYLINDERS SPRING HANGERS SILLS ETC.
Nearside CORROSION IN VARIOUS PRESCRIBED AREAS CHECKED WITH ASSESSMENT TOOL OK AT TIME OF TEST.
SMALL CUT IN OFF SIDE TRACK ROD END BOOT WILL NOT LET IN DIRT OR WATER
CORROSION IS ROUND MASTER CYLINDERS SPRING HANGERS SILLS ETC.
Nearside CORROSION IN VARIOUS PRESCRIBED AREAS CHECKED WITH ASSESSMENT TOOL OK AT TIME OF TEST.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) STARTED WORKING WHILE TESTING (1.8.C.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) STARTED WORKING WHILE TESTING (1.8.C.4)
SMALL CUT IN OFF SIDE TRACK ROD END BOOT WILL NOT LET IN DIRT OR WATER
BOTH HEAD LIGHTS ARE DIFFRENT OFF SIDE H11 NEAR D2 BEAMS OK
CLEANED ALL RUST FROM UNDER BONNET & SILL PRESCRIBED TAPPED TO ACCESS, AREAS VERY RUSTY NO HOLES AT TIME OF TEST
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
BOTH HEAD LIGHTS ARE DIFFRENT OFF SIDE H11 NEAR D2 BEAMS OK
CLEANED ALL RUST FROM UNDER BONNET & SILL PRESCRIBED TAPPED TO ACCESS, AREAS VERY RUSTY NO HOLES AT TIME OF TEST
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight movement in n/s truion
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight lift in n/s trunion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
o/s and n/s front suspension corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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OAM 537M is a 1973 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1973 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 39,697 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 OAM 537M, 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 53 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OAM 537M is a 1973 MG Bgt, first registered on 27 September 1973.
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