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MFM 301D

1966 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,725 mi
Last recorded8,725 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1966 MG Bgt21,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFM 301D
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 8,725 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall light cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 8,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 7,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 6,809 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 5,335 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 4,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 410 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 404 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 32,202 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 32,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 31,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 31,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,029 miles

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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MFM 301D is a 1966 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1966 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 21,955 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 MFM 301D, 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 60 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 MFM 301D registered?

MFM 301D is a 1966 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 September 1966.

Is MFM 301D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFM 301D shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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