MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/S door corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
n/s/f wheel slight play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre cracking to sidewall
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
under body heavily undersealed difficult to inspect
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
rear uder body welded repairs coverd in under seal unable to check
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OAW 230P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1975 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 OAW 230P, 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 51 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OAW 230P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 November 1975.
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