MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,198 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VDV 436J safe to buy?
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