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GPE 897N

1974 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,399 mi
Last recorded16,399 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 897N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 16,399 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both Ends (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 16,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both Ends (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 14,486 miles

dip/main beam switch sticks slightly

fuel cap seal splitting may require new seal for next mot

oil leak nearside rear hub suspect inner seal

Fail 12 Sep 2017 14,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

dip/main beam switch sticks slightly

fuel cap seal splitting may require new seal for next mot

oil leak nearside rear hub suspect inner seal

Pass 23 Sep 2016 13,497 miles

adv corrosion to both sides sills and floor to sill

adv rear fog lamp fitted not showing steady red light to rear

Fail 23 Sep 2016 13,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

adv corrosion to both sides sills and floor to sill

adv rear fog lamp fitted not showing steady red light to rear

Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 12,420 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 12,420 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,932 miles

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

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2013 11,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear inner sill repaired,heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2012 11,494 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,178 miles

BOTH INDICATORS FLASH SLOWLY.

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING.

FRONT AXLE HIGH INBALANCE READEING REACORDED, 24 PERCENT.

MULTI COLOURED LIGHT FITTED TO REAR.

NEARSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING.

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES DETERIOATED.

OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRING KEEPER BROKEN.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 10,493 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 9,984 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 9,970 miles

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

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,630 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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GPE 897N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GPE 897N, 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 GPE 897N registered?

GPE 897N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GPE 897N safe to buy?

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