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HVU 827N

1975 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVU 827N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,723 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,376 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

excess corrsion offside front sill but not within a prescribed area

Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,367 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

excess corrsion offside front sill but not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,867 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,867 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,163 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,162 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,598 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,289 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,113 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 56,680 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 56,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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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HVU 827N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HVU 827N, 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 HVU 827N registered?

HVU 827N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 April 1975.

Is HVU 827N safe to buy?

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