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LHE 543P

1976 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,551 mi
Last recorded88,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHE 543P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,551 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,029 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,174 miles

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

play in o/s lower trunion

slight play at steering wheel boss

Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,174 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in o/s/f lower trunion ( lift)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,946 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,946 miles

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

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

o/s/f floor pan deteriated and holed but not affective to load bearing points

Pass 5 May 2011 79,901 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 76,876 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,872 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LHE 543P is a 1976 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 64,735 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 LHE 543P, 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 50 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 LHE 543P registered?

LHE 543P is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 March 1976.

Is LHE 543P safe to buy?

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