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FWK 820Y

1977 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWK 820Y
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,418 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 89,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear damper damp

old repairs covered up

Pass 28 Oct 2005 88,703 miles

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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FWK 820Y is a 1977 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,418 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 FWK 820Y, 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 49 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWK 820Y registered?

FWK 820Y is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is FWK 820Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWK 820Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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