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OVN 905R

1977 MG Mgbgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,528 mi
Last recorded3,528 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
Typical for 1977 MG Mgbgt28,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVN 905R
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2005 3,528 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 3,514 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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OVN 905R is a 1977 MG Mgbgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 28,918 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVN 905R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVN 905R?

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What year was OVN 905R registered?

OVN 905R is a 1977 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is OVN 905R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVN 905R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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