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OPB 669R

1976 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,778 mi
Last recorded27,778 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPB 669R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,778 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 27,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 27,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasiss (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,417 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,383 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 27,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,326 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface rust to under body

Fail 26 Jul 2013 27,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface rust to under body

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

clutch flexy hose badly perished

surface rust to under body

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,242 miles

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

clutch master master flexy pipe perished badly

offside rear brake slightly binding when hand brake applyed

surface rust to under body

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,106 miles

surface rust on underside

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,914 miles

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

towbar now removed

Fail 16 Jul 2009 26,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,800 miles

slight play ns bottom trunion

slight play ns bottom trunion mounting pin

Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play ns bottom trunion

slight play ns bottom trunion mounting pin

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,751 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,705 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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OPB 669R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OPB 669R, 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.

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What year was OPB 669R registered?

OPB 669R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 August 1976.

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