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HPH 57N

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,200 mi
Last recorded28,200 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPH 57N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 28,200 miles

slight play off side front king pin

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2024 28,154 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

slight play off side front king pin

Pass 2 Dec 2023 27,240 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 26,175 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 26,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 26,136 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front oil leak

exhaust sytem corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 25,337 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 24,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2019 24,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust blow rear box

slight play anti roll mounting bush

slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2019 24,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust blow rear box

slight play anti roll mounting bush

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2018 23,216 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,080 miles

near side front wheel bearing slightly noise

rear diff slight leak

slight engine and gear box oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2017 21,080 miles

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

near side front wheel bearing slightly noise

rear diff slight leak

slight engine and gear box oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2016 19,691 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight damp patch off side rear shocker

slight lift near side front king pin

Pass 23 Nov 2015 16,576 miles

slight play near side front king pin

Pass 12 Dec 2014 13,773 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 13,750 miles

rear tyres walls small splits

slight play front nearside kingpin

Pass 10 Dec 2010 13,525 miles

very slight free play at steering wheel

very slight play f/n/s king pin

Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,498 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 13,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 12,836 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 12,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in front steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2007 11,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front lower floor becoming corroded

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in front steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,104 miles

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

front anti roll bar D bushes and drop link top bushes decoming worn

parking brake travel becoming long

rear spring eye and shackle bushes becoming worn

some wear in both front king pins

some wear in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2006 10,104 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar D bushes and drop link top bushes becoming worn

parking brake travel becoming long

rear spring eye and shackle bushes becoming worn

some wear in both front king pins

some wear in steering rack

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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HPH 57N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPH 57N, 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 HPH 57N registered?

HPH 57N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 25 February 1975.

Is HPH 57N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPH 57N shows 27 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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