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HTR 879P

1975 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,495 mi
Last recorded13,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTR 879P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 13,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 13,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,952 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 8,686 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight hole o/s inner wing

slight play o/s rack knuckle

Fail 6 Oct 2006 8,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight hole o/s inner wing

slight play o/s rack knuckle

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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HTR 879P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTR 879P, 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 HTR 879P registered?

HTR 879P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 September 1975.

Is HTR 879P safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTR 879P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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