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JYR 68D

1966 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,490 mi
Last recorded36,490 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1966 MG Bgt21,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYR 68D
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 36,490 miles

Slight play in O/S/F & N/S/F king pins

Fail 16 Nov 2016 36,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in O/S/F & N/S/F king pins

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,279 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,764 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,856 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,856 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 34,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 34,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,975 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,481 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 33,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,426 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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JYR 68D is a 1966 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1966 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 21,955 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 JYR 68D, 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 60 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 JYR 68D registered?

JYR 68D is a 1966 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 May 1966.

Is JYR 68D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYR 68D shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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