MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,543 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nr anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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ALK 856S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 ALK 856S, 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.
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How do I check the history of ALK 856S?
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What year was ALK 856S registered?
ALK 856S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 May 1978.
Is ALK 856S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ALK 856S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ALK 856S have outstanding finance?
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