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PMY 98F

1968 MG Bgt

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,499 mi
Last recorded55,499 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1968 MG Bgt41,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 98F
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

nearside inner sill and floor pan areas corroded

offside inner sill and floor pan areas corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,499 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 55,499 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,271 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 55,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre has slightly deteriorated sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2011 7,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,076 miles

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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PMY 98F is a 1968 MG Bgt in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 41,825 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 PMY 98F, 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 58 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMY 98F registered?

PMY 98F is a 1968 MG Bgt, first registered on 25 January 1968.

Is PMY 98F safe to buy?

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