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UOJ 51H

1970 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,381 mi
Last recorded47,381 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 51H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,381 miles

Front front suspension has slight play in joints

Offside Rear suspension leaf spring wrapped, not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2017 47,381 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front front suspension has slight play in joints

Offside Rear suspension leaf spring wrapped, not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear leaf springs wrapped

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,941 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear leaf springs wrapped

Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,176 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 43,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,798 miles

knocking noise in steering rack /pinion

off side rear wheel tyre tread wearing down to tread / bars

slight play in near side rear wheel hub

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,141 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,708 miles

slight play n/s king pin

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,422 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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UOJ 51H is a 1970 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOJ 51H, 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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What year was UOJ 51H registered?

UOJ 51H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 May 1970.

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