MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
N/S Rear axle strap detioriated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear axle retaining strap worn
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear axle retaining strap worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Some play & lift in N/S Front king pin.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n/s rear suspension strap worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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RTP 572J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 RTP 572J, 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.
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What year was RTP 572J registered?
RTP 572J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 February 1971.
Is RTP 572J safe to buy?
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