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AIJ 147

1976 MG Bgt

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

8,140 mi
Last recorded8,140 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIJ 147
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 8,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion appearing around offside rear spring hanger

corrosion appearing to offside jacking points

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 8,139 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 8,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,135 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

this vehicle has rust in many places on bodywork

Fail 12 Jun 2014 8,135 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

this vehicle is very corroded on outer body panels

Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,047 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

general corrosion under side of car

Fail 4 Jun 2013 8,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion under side of car

Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,423 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle oil leak nearside

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2012 7,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle oil leak nearside

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,191 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 6,191 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front floor pan is corroded beside gear box

Pass 29 Jan 2010 4,278 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers door corrosion but no sharp edges

nearside rear brake drum damp

slight corriosn to near side lower door sill

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under body has been undersealed making inspection difficult

under bonnet brake pipes have slight corrosion

various body parts (non structural) have corrsion

Fail 21 Jan 2010 4,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers door corrosion but no sharp edges

nearside rear brake drum damp

slight corriosn to near side lower door sill

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under body has been undersealed making inspection difficult

under bonnet brake pipes have slight corrosion

various body parts (non structural) have corrsion

Pass 22 Jan 2009 3,077 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side front door corroded and holed but no sharp edges

slight corrosion near side lower door seal

under body has been undersealed making inspection difficult

under bonnet brake pipes slight corrosion

various body parts (non structural) have corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2009 3,077 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front door corroded and holed but no sharp edges

slight corrosion near side lower door seal

under body has been undersealed making inspection difficult

under bonnet brake pipes slight corrosion

various body parts (non structural) have corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2008 2,549 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no n/s/f mirror

over all corroded body vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2007 2,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 2,195 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 2,187 miles

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

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

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

all over corrored

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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AIJ 147 is a 1976 MG Bgt in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1976 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 64,735 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 AIJ 147, 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 50 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AIJ 147 is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 February 1976.

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