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ACG 896R

1977 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

9,484 mi
Last recorded9,484 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACG 896R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 9,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 9,483 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak around battery tray (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 9,280 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innerand outer sills poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard lights not working not required due to age of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2023 9,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innerand outer sills poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

hazard lights not working not required due to age of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2022 9,080 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front h/lamps/reflectors poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hazard lights faulty not required for mot test due to age of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2020 8,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern a little weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear carb looks washed with fuel underside, suspect float level issue.

underseal underbody

Pass 16 Sep 2019 8,559 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 8,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 8,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in non test area

Fail 12 Sep 2018 8,368 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion in non test area

Pass 12 Sep 2017 8,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 8,097 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 7,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play steering

Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,653 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 7,651 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 7,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE SMALL HOLE IN O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 May 2007 7,226 miles

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

slight play in steering rack but is servisable

Pass 4 May 2006 6,857 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 6,857 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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ACG 896R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,418 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 ACG 896R, 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 49 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACG 896R registered?

ACG 896R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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