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NYP 853L

1972 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,923 mi
Last recorded28,923 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Bgt36,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYP 853L
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,838 miles

oil cooler leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,745 miles

o/s front spring weak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 24,745 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front spring weak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,796 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 23,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,747 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,945 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 21,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front floors corroded not in prescribed areas. boot floor has surface corrosion.

rear wheel cylinders locating devices elongated

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,808 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 20,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f o/s/f lower truion rubber seals cracked both sides front bumpstops cracked

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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NYP 853L is a 1972 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NYP 853L, 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.

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What year was NYP 853L registered?

NYP 853L is a 1972 MG Bgt, first registered on 23 November 1972.

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