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LOU 326P

1976 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

84,350 mi
Last recorded84,350 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 326P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,350 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 84,350 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnions slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 83,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnions slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount is broken

Pass 22 Apr 2024 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

clutch slave cylinder is leaking

multiple oil leaks

vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2023 82,852 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

clutch slave cylinder is leaking

multiple oil leaks

vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,596 miles

both front coil springs are corroded

multiple oil leaks

reverse lights inoperative

vehicle corroded on many places and vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system is rubbing on rear axle

multiple oil leaks

vehicle corroded on many places and vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 5 Nov 2021 81,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system is rubbing on rear axle

multiple oil leaks

vehicle corroded on many places and vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door stiff to open

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg holed

Rear both leaf springs corroded and swollen

fuel tank to pump pipe corroded

multiple oil leaks

slight play in both sides of steering rack

vehicle corroded on many places and vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 4 Nov 2020 81,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside door stiff to open

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg holed

Rear both leaf springs corroded and swollen

fuel tank to pump pipe corroded

multiple oil leaks

slight play in both sides of steering rack

vehicle corroded on many places and vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,039 miles

Battery box heavily corroded

Both rear leaf springs are corroded and swelling

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chassis leg excessively corroded(not prescribed area)

slight play in steering rack(suspect pinion engagement fault)

Fail 12 Nov 2019 81,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery box heavily corroded

Both rear leaf springs are corroded and swelling

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chassis leg excessively corroded(not prescribed area)

slight play in steering rack(suspect pinion engagement fault)

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,632 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded braided hose and connecting pipe from fuel tank ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 21 Nov 2018 80,632 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded braided hose and connecting pipe from fuel tank ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

vehicle corroded in places

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,751 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 79,751 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,137 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,963 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,500 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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LOU 326P is a 1976 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 LOU 326P, 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.

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What year was LOU 326P registered?

LOU 326P is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 May 1976.

Is LOU 326P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOU 326P shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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