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UEL 993J

1970 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEL 993J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,755 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

only just see aims

Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

only just see aims

slight play in, offside inner track rod

Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,554 miles

Oil leak

knocking noise from steering rack

o/s/f o/s/r tyres perrished in tread

Fail 1 Aug 2013 95,551 miles

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

Oil leak

knocking noise from steering rack

o/s/f o/s/r tyres perrished in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,387 miles

screen chipped

slight oil leaks under vehicle

steering rack boots pinholed

suspension movement at front suspension arms

Fail 25 Jul 2012 95,387 miles

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

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

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

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

screen chipped

slight oil leaks under vehicle

steering rack boots pinholed

suspension movement at front suspension arms

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 94,913 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,476 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 94,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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UEL 993J is a 1970 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UEL 993J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEL 993J registered?

UEL 993J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 October 1970.

Is UEL 993J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEL 993J shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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