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HGO 896N

1975 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,605 mi
Last recorded7,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGO 896N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 7,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 7,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 7,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 6,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 5,747 miles

note slight oil leak

Fail 19 May 2017 5,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

note slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,009 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,009 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,672 miles

ADVISE Front number plate

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 98,669 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

ADVISE Front number plate

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front sill behind wing corroded

nearside seat belt stalk casing broken

Fail 12 Mar 2008 96,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front sill behind wing corroded

nearside seat belt stalk casing broken

Pass 22 Mar 2007 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion nearside front behind wing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 93,158 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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HGO 896N is a 1975 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 HGO 896N, 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 51 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 HGO 896N registered?

HGO 896N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 21 February 1975.

Is HGO 896N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGO 896N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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