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HNO 161H

1970 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,867 mi
Last recorded4,867 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 161H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 4,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 4,490 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 4,216 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 3,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jun 2010 3,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight free play in steering column bushes

slight free play in steering rack

slight free play n/s/f king pin

Fail 3 Jun 2010 3,357 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight free play in steering column bushes

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,433 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f suspension bump stop insecure

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Pass 5 May 2007 24,400 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 124,393 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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HNO 161H is a 1970 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 HNO 161H, 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 56 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNO 161H registered?

HNO 161H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 19 March 1970.

Is HNO 161H safe to buy?

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