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PJA 702H

1970 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,740 mi
Last recorded38,740 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJA 702H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 38,740 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill(filler) (5.2.6)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed under dash (1.9.2c)

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under dash (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chassi (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and full of filler/fibreglass (5.2.6)

offside sill full of filler

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,869 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 37,861 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,575 miles

heavy undersealing applied to - o/s and n/s rear floor panels,rear chassis legs,inner sills,front inner wings and chassis legs

Pass 10 May 2012 37,415 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 37,415 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,028 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,036 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 35,034 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

welding repairs apear to be of low standard but under side of vehicle heavilly under sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,881 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 34,862 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all floor pan heavily welded

all four tyres outer side walls cracking

front an rear panels heavily filled

offside an nearside outer sills have been heavily filled

slight lift in offside an nearside kingpins

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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PJA 702H is a 1970 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PJA 702H, 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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PJA 702H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 February 1970.

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