MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play trunion - attention soon (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play trunion - attention soon (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Front cross metal brake pipe corroded
Movement in both front lower trunion's and both front wheel bearings. Att soon
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported Loom rubbing on steering column (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to excess (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front cross metal brake pipe corroded
Handbrake just reached minimal pass criteria. Att soon
Movement in both front lower trunion's and both front wheel bearings. Att soon
Offside front tyre perished, Att soon
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Near side front tyre cracked .
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise replace horn
both front tyres starting to perish
front brakes - slight bind
front deiscs corroded
underbody surface corrosion from standing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight lift in both front kingpins
some light underbody welding repairs
Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight lift in both front kingpins
some light underbody welding repairs
Hand brake travel long
N/S /F wheel bearing slight play
O/S rack play
O/S/F lower trunion slight play
spare tyre flat
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Hand brake travel long
N/S /F wheel bearing slight play
O/S rack play
O/S/F lower trunion slight play
spare tyre flat
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GEL 541N is a 1974 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1974 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 45,810 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 541N, 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 52 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GEL 541N registered?
GEL 541N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 October 1974.
Is GEL 541N safe to buy?
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