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VDV 436J

1970 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,198 mi
Last recorded25,198 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 436J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,198 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 25,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 25,194 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing all locking devices on the n/s/f suspension missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing shock absorber locking devices missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure brake caliper bolts, lock washers not locked over (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight tracking on front wheels excessively out (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing all locking devices on the o/s/f suspension are missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing shock absorber locking devices missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure brake caliper bolts, lock washers not locked over (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure shockabsorber fitted upside down (2.7.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Central hand brake adjusting nut incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear n/s/r hub seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both hand brake cable ends, locking devices incorrectly fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front rubber suspension bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,720 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

main beam warning light inop

oil leak from steering rack at pinion

Fail 26 Aug 2015 12,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

main beam warning light inop

oil leak from steering rack at pinion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,079 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 12,079 miles

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,021 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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VDV 436J is a 1970 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VDV 436J, 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 VDV 436J registered?

VDV 436J is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 23 December 1970.

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