MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
adv corrosion to both sides sills and floor to sill
adv rear fog lamp fitted not showing steady red light to rear
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
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear inner sill repaired,heavily undersealed
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
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.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for GPE 897N shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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