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HPE 747K

1972 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,101 mi
Last recorded51,101 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 747K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,101 miles

dampness at fuel pump area, fuel hose to pump in very poor condition, no visable leak found at time of test.

hand brake travel long

nearside chassis rail corroded & holed

nearside front brake pads worn low, uneven wear in front brake pads

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight lift in nearside front lower suspension joint

Fail 20 Oct 2010 51,080 miles

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

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

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

dampness at fuel pump area, fuel hose to pump in very poor condition, no visable leak found at time of test.

nearside chassis rail corroded & holed

nearside front brake pads worn low, uneven wear in front brake pads

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight lift in nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,895 miles

corrosion in suspension conponents generally

deterioration in fuel pipes to and from pump

engine idle speed would benefit from attention

evidence of movement offside front lower wishbone outer bolt (would benefit from further attention)

excessive corrosion in offside front floor to under sill

front brake pads worn generally low

front brakes 22% out of balance

rear brakes slightly out of balance nearside poor

slight lift nearside front king pin

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2006 50,873 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion in suspension conponents generally

deterioration in fuel pipes to and from pump

evidence of movement offside front lower arm outer bolt

excessive corrosion offside front floor to under sill

slight lift nearside front king pin

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,400 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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HPE 747K is a 1972 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HPE 747K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPE 747K registered?

HPE 747K is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HPE 747K safe to buy?

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