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NEN 35R

1977 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,688 mi
Last recorded78,688 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEN 35R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,652 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 78,652 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,613 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has lift

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front kingpin has lift

Pass 20 Sep 2014 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight fluid on offside & nearside rear dampers

slight movement in offside front fulcrum bottom bush

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,527 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust rear silencer mounting deteriorated and insecure

general corrosion to body and chassis

various front suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,518 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Coolant leak

exhaust rear silencer mounting deteriorated and insecure

general corrosion to body and chassis

various front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2012 76,065 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff wet

slight play in both front king pins

vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Sep 2011 73,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff wet

slight play in both front king pins

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,626 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,621 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NEN 35R is a 1977 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,418 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 NEN 35R, 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 49 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 NEN 35R registered?

NEN 35R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 28 January 1977.

Is NEN 35R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEN 35R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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