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GEL 453L

1972 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,764 mi
Last recorded48,764 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 453L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,764 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 48,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,847 miles

both front trunnion joints worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 44,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front trunnion joints worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play noted in the offside front upper suspension joint

Fail 11 Jul 2013 43,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play noted in the offside front upper suspension joint

Pass 31 May 2012 41,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,895 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,894 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,669 miles

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,092 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower part of steering colum very close to chassis

Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower part of steering colum runs very close to chassis

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,581 miles

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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GEL 453L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GEL 453L, 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.

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GEL 453L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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