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MCY 33H

1987 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,077 mi
Last recorded76,077 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 33H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 76,077 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 76,077 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 76,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,416 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,927 miles

under side has some corroadtion

Fail 21 Feb 2013 74,927 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under side has some corroadtion

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,760 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front suspenion has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2006 74,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 74,416 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

driver seat getting loose on its mounting points

offside outer sill top panel has slight corrosion

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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MCY 33H is a 1987 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MCY 33H, 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 39 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCY 33H registered?

MCY 33H is a 1987 MG Bgt, first registered on 17 December 1987.

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