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JTH 800P

1975 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,557 mi
Last recorded84,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTH 800P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,557 miles

both inner sills corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,138 miles

Both sides front under sills excessivly corroded but not within 30 cm of a componant

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,216 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 83,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,450 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 80,450 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

only just sufficient reserve travel of handbrake lever

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,072 miles

centre exhaust hanger poor

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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JTH 800P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JTH 800P, 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 JTH 800P registered?

JTH 800P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JTH 800P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTH 800P shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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