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GEL 541N

1974 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,076 mi
Last recorded77,076 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 541N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 77,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,925 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 76,924 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,674 miles

Near side front tyre cracked .

Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,659 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,537 miles

advise replace horn

both front tyres starting to perish

front brakes - slight bind

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,511 miles

front deiscs corroded

underbody surface corrosion from standing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,496 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 75,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 75,471 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for GEL 541N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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