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MPV 697P

1976 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPV 697P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush and lower. (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear perished in outer side wall.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,008 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 94,008 miles

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

engine runs on when switched off.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

vehicle body starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,020 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

vehicle body starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 91,582 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,087 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear mud flap insecure

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Jun 2010 88,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear mud flap insecure

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,440 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 86,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2008 85,364 miles

Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 85,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 84,297 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 84,279 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 83,094 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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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MPV 697P is a 1976 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MPV 697P, 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 MPV 697P registered?

MPV 697P is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 March 1976.

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