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WKR 273J

1971 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,024 mi
Last recorded21,024 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKR 273J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,024 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,022 miles

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

water leak from bottom hose <hose clip rotted out>

Fail 23 Jun 2017 21,022 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute suspected ind flash relay (1.4.A.2g)

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

water leak from bottom hose <hose clip rotted out>

Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,016 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 21,016 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,993 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s castle section corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 20,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s castle section corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s floor castle section corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 20,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s floor castle section corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,953 miles

o/s floor castle section corroded but outside testable area

Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s floors corroded but outside testable area

Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s center floors corroded but outside testable area

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,883 miles

o/s center jacking point and o/s front castle section corroded but not within a testable area

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,852 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 20,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,823 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,788 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 20,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 20,701 miles

both front tyres perished

o/s and n/s front castle sections corroded,but not in a testable area.

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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WKR 273J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 WKR 273J, 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 55 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WKR 273J registered?

WKR 273J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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