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OLJ 50R

1976 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,182 mi
Last recorded30,182 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 50R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 30,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 29,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 29,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 29,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 29,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 29,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 28,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 28,403 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,031 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 26,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 26,435 miles

both r/ inner sills rusty

oil leaks

slight plasy in both f/ wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2013 26,435 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both r/ inner sills rusty

oil leaks

slight plasy in both f/ wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2012 24,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 22,354 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 May 2011 22,352 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,574 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 14,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 9,873 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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OLJ 50R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 OLJ 50R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLJ 50R registered?

OLJ 50R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is OLJ 50R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLJ 50R shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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