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520 SR

1978 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,529 mi
Last recorded10,529 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 SR
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 10,529 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 10,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 8,917 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 8,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 8,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 7,285 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 7,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F fog lamp inopp

N/S/F wiper poor condition

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

Pass 11 May 2009 6,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,436 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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520 SR is a 1978 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 53,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 520 SR, 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 48 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 520 SR registered?

520 SR is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 25 April 1978.

Is 520 SR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 520 SR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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