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XKO 772J

1971 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,496 mi
Last recorded20,496 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKO 772J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 20,496 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion on floor pan

Pass 2 Jan 2018 18,980 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2016 18,422 miles

brake box startin to rust

osfront king pin slite play

osrear brake lensfaded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 18,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake box startin to rust

osfront king pin slite play

osrear brake lensfaded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,858 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,865 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

offside inner arch slightly cxorroded

offside rear inner arch slight corrosion

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 22 Feb 2013 14,865 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

offside front brake slightly binding

offside inner arch slightly cxorroded

offside rear inner arch slight corrosion

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,883 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight up and down movement in offside front king pin

Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 10,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 9,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wing & inner slight corrotion

Fail 7 Aug 2008 9,861 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front wing & inner slight corrotion

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,490 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 26 Jul 2007 8,484 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,414 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 7,414 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XKO 772J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKO 772J, 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

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What year was XKO 772J registered?

XKO 772J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 23 March 1971.

Is XKO 772J safe to buy?

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