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ONV 515P

1976 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,915 mi
Last recorded86,915 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONV 515P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 86,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 85,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,977 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,977 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,529 miles

clutch slave cylinder flexible hose badly cracked

corrosion on inner and outer sills at rear

lift in ns and os front upper and lower trunions

nsf brake binding

nsr brake back plate damp

outer sill covers fitted

play in inner steering rack joints

rear brakes work unevenly

slight leak on osf shock absorber

small cut in dust boot on osf track road end

Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch slave cylinder flexible hose badly cracked

corrosion on inner and outer sills at rear

lift in ns and os front upper and lower trunions

nsf brake binding

nsr brake back plate damp

outer sill covers fitted

play in inner steering rack joints

rear brakes work unevenly

slight leak on osf shock absorber

small cut in dust boot on osf track road end

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 73,192 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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ONV 515P is a 1976 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ONV 515P, 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

How do I check the history of ONV 515P?

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What year was ONV 515P registered?

ONV 515P is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 20 January 1976.

Is ONV 515P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONV 515P shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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