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ALG 300K

1971 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,958 mi
Last recorded62,958 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgbgt17,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 300K
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 62,958 miles

tyres perished

Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,216 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both centre exhaust clamps corroded and loose

front nearside inner door card cover missing

ignition couling missing

slight front brake imbalance

tick over slightly fast

Fail 6 Jun 2013 62,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both centre exhaust clamps corroded and loose

front nearside inner door card cover missing

ignition couling missing

slight front brake imbalance

tick over slightly fast

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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ALG 300K is a 1971 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 17,861 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALG 300K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALG 300K registered?

ALG 300K is a 1971 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is ALG 300K safe to buy?

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