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YRL 502J

1971 MG Bgt

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 502J
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 91,055 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear and both fronts (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf Spring swinging shackle chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring fixed shackle castle rail holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near shocker holed in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/s/f inner wing holed and lower wing sections and sill

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,617 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 88,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,039 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,036 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,998 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,118 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 57,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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YRL 502J is a 1971 MG Bgt in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YRL 502J, 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 YRL 502J registered?

YRL 502J is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 June 1971.

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