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BJX 499S

1977 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,803 mi
Last recorded1,803 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJX 499S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 1,803 miles

n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 22 Jul 2013 1,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 4 Aug 2012

corosion to nsf floorpan not within prescibed area

Fail 13 Apr 2012 1,409 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corosion to NSF floorpan not within prescibed are

Pass 21 Jun 2011 1,328 miles

offside door mirror missing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 1,328 miles

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

offside door mirror missing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 827 miles

near side rear tyre badly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2009 826 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Dec 2005 99,138 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 99,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BJX 499S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJX 499S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJX 499S?

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What year was BJX 499S registered?

BJX 499S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is BJX 499S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJX 499S shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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