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XES 230L

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,382 mi
Last recorded11,382 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXES 230L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 11,382 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 10,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 10,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 10,150 miles

Advise Front And Rear Corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2017 9,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 9,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 8,983 miles

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 5 Feb 2015 8,983 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2014 8,598 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspesion corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 8,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front suspesion corroded

Pass 9 May 2006 2,370 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 2,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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XES 230L is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XES 230L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XES 230L?

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What year was XES 230L registered?

XES 230L is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XES 230L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XES 230L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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