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BGT 777B

1964 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,673 mi
Last recorded29,673 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1964 Sunbeam Rapier61,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 777B
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,673 miles

Fuel pipe flattened

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Underside and pipes heavily waxoiled

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,579 miles

Fuel pipe flattened

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Underside and pipes heavily waxoiled

Fail 15 Jul 2016 29,481 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded End of crossmember (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded End of crossmember and sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F jacking point and sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F jacking point and sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe flattened

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,286 miles

Fuel pipe flattened

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,962 miles

rear parkbrake cables require adjustment.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,956 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 26,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,956 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front fog and spot lights have no warning lights to show when lights are on.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,263 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 26,263 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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BGT 777B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,180 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 Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGT 777B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam Rapier typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 62 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGT 777B registered?

BGT 777B is a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 29 May 1964.

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