MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated
slight play in steering column lower bearing
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated
slight play in steering column lower bearing
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise slight play in both front lower trunnions around threads
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise slight play in both front lower trunnions around threads
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise possible leak from exhaust manifold behind heatshield.unable to confirm without dismantling
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise possible leak from exhaust manifold behind heatshield.unable to confirm without dismantling
some free play in steering rack.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?
Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPC 286L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt in Gold with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 37,229 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPC 286L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SPC 286L registered?
SPC 286L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 3 August 1972.
Is SPC 286L safe to buy?
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