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LAC 161E

1967 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1967 MG Bgt33,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAC 161E
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,692 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle underside heavilly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 83,692 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure loose on splines (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure loose on splines (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail inside and outer area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside and outer area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak various ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heavy corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,692 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion forming nearside chassis rail area

corrosion to nearside lower wing area

corrosion to offside lower wing area

corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering bush worn (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering bush worn (2.5.A.3a)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands sleeving round wheel split (2.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion forming nearside front lower wing area

corrosion to offside lower wing area

corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe before rear silencer badly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlamp casing badly corroded

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe before rear silencer badly corroded (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlamp casing badly corroded

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,697 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,692 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 83,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,692 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 83,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,692 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 83,692 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,362 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 14,362 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion n/s/finner wing

slight corrosion o/s/r inner w/arch

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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LAC 161E is a 1967 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1967 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 33,702 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 LAC 161E, 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 59 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAC 161E registered?

LAC 161E is a 1967 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 January 1967.

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