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OCO 672J

1971 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 672J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres side walls cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,935 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,939 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 60,937 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,669 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 59,666 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,340 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 55,337 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,673 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,673 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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OCO 672J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCO 672J, 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

How do I check the history of OCO 672J?

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What year was OCO 672J registered?

OCO 672J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is OCO 672J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCO 672J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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