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NKB 744S

1977 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,448 mi
Last recorded7,448 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKB 744S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 7,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 7,448 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 7,235 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 7,235 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 6,904 miles

NSR backplate apears damp

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,359 miles

NSR back plate damp

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust mounts perished

Fail 1 Jul 2014 6,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NSR back plate damp

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 21 May 2012 6,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 6,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,964 miles

ALL 4 TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Fail 16 Apr 2010 5,964 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL 4 TYRE WALLS PERISHED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R BRAKE HUB

Pass 6 Mar 2009 5,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,610 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 5,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 3,589 miles

recomend the front brakes be striped cleaned and lubed

Fail 6 Mar 2007 3,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NKB 744S is a 1977 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NKB 744S, 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 NKB 744S registered?

NKB 744S is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 August 1977.

Is NKB 744S safe to buy?

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