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ORX 460R

1977 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,904 mi
Last recorded33,904 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORX 460R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 32,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 30,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,204 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Fail 9 Apr 2019 26,203 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg @ leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,975 miles

Slight play in both front lower suspension trunnions

Slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 28 May 2014 24,729 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 24,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,227 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,471 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner flitch corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2011 21,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner flitch corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 23,611 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 23,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 23,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,744 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,949 miles

o/s main beam slightly dull

oil leak from around n/s/r half shaft seal

wear on n/s/f lower trunion

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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ORX 460R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ORX 460R, 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 ORX 460R registered?

ORX 460R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is ORX 460R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORX 460R shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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