MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine,gearbox and rear axle damp with oil
nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns door steps (5.2.6)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and covered with underseal (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery tray starting to crack ,advise repair
metal brake pipes have been greased for protection
ns rear axle oil leak
os front brake hose slightly twisted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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MTE 989R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MTE 989R, 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 MTE 989R registered?
MTE 989R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is MTE 989R safe to buy?
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