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NFC 477S

1977 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,695 mi
Last recorded69,695 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 477S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,695 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rubber fuel line splitting to carb and to and from fuel pump

Pass 13 May 2019 66,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Upper king pin slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 65,728 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age

Front Chassis/Suspension cross member corrded

General rusting of components on steering and suspension due to standings

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has cracking due to age

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping onto back plate but not excessive

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 65,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired nuts and bolts fitted (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired nuts and bolts fitted (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Crossbeam mounting (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall splits (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossbeam corroded (6.1.A.1)

General under body and suspension parts has corrosion due to vehicle standing for a long period

Nearside Rear Hub seal has slight weep on outside of the back plate

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,493 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,473 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer side-wall cracking

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,022 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre outer side-wall cracking

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,717 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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NFC 477S is a 1977 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFC 477S, 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 NFC 477S registered?

NFC 477S is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is NFC 477S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 477S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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