MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
engine runs on when switched off.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
vehicle body starting to corrode
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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?
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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.
Is MPV 697P safe to buy?
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