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HOS 50P

1975 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOS 50P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,178 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 74,088 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,244 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 72,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 68,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack slight seepage at intermediate shaft coupling

Pass 18 May 2011 68,195 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 68,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 87,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 66,252 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside front lower control arm dust covers split and missing

Pass 15 May 2008 65,616 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 65,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2007 65,056 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2006 64,185 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrosion starting on inner sills

Pass 24 May 2006 64,185 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrosion starting on inner sills

Pass 3 Jun 2005 63,628 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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HOS 50P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 HOS 50P, 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.

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What year was HOS 50P registered?

HOS 50P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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