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YPN 238J

1971 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,547 mi
Last recorded29,547 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPN 238J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brakes binding slightly

all suspension bushes perished with age

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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YPN 238J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPN 238J, 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 YPN 238J registered?

YPN 238J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is YPN 238J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPN 238J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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