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BVH 616S

1977 MG Mgbgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,302 mi
Last recorded29,302 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Mgbgt28,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVH 616S
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,302 miles

chassis and back pannel corroded

slight play in the steering /trunions

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 26,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,841 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 15,833 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,036 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 13,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,580 miles

advise o/s/f bottom kingpin bush has slight play.

Fail 8 Apr 2006 12,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise o/s/f king pin slight play in bottom bush.

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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BVH 616S is a 1977 MG Mgbgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 28,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVH 616S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVH 616S registered?

BVH 616S is a 1977 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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The MOT history for BVH 616S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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