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ENR 961L

1972 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENR 961L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 49,675 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,581 miles

water leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 47,563 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water leak

Fail 14 Oct 2020 47,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,264 miles

Front brake discs showing some corrosion inner faces

Offside Front Lower trunion slight wear

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 22 Apr 2019 46,264 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs showing some corrosion inner faces

Offside Front Lower trunion slight wear

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,955 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

horn poor

Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,821 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

horn poor

Pass 8 Oct 2005 33,152 miles

major corrosion to the offside chassis rail severly reducing the structure of the vehicle but not enough to affaect the steering or suspension(and outside of prescribed areas for mot test)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 33,151 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

major corrosion to the offside chassis rail severely reducing the structure of the vehicle but not severe enough to affect the steering or suspension(and outside of prescribed areas for mot test)

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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ENR 961L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,252 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 ENR 961L, 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 54 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 ENR 961L?

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What year was ENR 961L registered?

ENR 961L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is ENR 961L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENR 961L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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