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771 NHW

1978 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,227 mi
Last recorded43,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration771 NHW
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,703 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,822 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,684 miles

nearside front steel brake close to exaust

Fail 3 Mar 2015 36,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front steel brake close to exaust

Pass 21 May 2014 19,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,702 miles

engine lumpy on tick over

gas emmisions just in limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,236 miles

.. engine lumpy ontick over

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,315 miles

.. gas emmissions slighty high just in limits

Pass 2 Aug 2008 11,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 10,736 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,880 miles

nearside front tie rod slight movement in ball end/offside front wheel bearing slight movement

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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771 NHW is a 1978 MG Bgt in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 771 NHW, 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

How do I check the history of 771 NHW?

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What year was 771 NHW registered?

771 NHW is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 November 1978.

Is 771 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 771 NHW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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