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OTU 781H

1970 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,961 mi
Last recorded56,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTU 781H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,961 miles

OSR leaf spring mount area has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,549 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 9 Dec 2015 56,549 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

o/s/f floor/castle section corroded but not near any load bearing points

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,306 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 56,306 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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OTU 781H is a 1970 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 OTU 781H, 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 56 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 OTU 781H registered?

OTU 781H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is OTU 781H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTU 781H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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