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OWF 849R

1976 MG Mgbgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

6,968 mi
Last recorded6,968 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWF 849R
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 6,968 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 6,861 miles

all 4 tyres outer walls beginning to perish and crack

high level of corrosion on all components under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2016 6,762 miles

all 4 tyres beginning to perish

Fail 14 Apr 2016 6,762 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 tyres beginning to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,371 miles

surface cracks on all outer tyre walls

Fail 8 Apr 2015 6,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 6,012 miles

surface cracks offside front, nearside rear and nearside front tyre walls

Fail 1 Apr 2014 6,012 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight lift in steering column

surface cracks offside front, nearside rear and nearside front tyre walls

Pass 24 Oct 2012 5,331 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 5,331 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 3 May 2012 4,700 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 4,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 4,008 miles

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

all tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2010 1,312 miles

slight damage to n/s/f chassis leg not affecting steering or braking.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 1,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

slight damage to n/s/f chassis leg not affecting steering or braking.

Pass 8 May 2009 573 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear fog lamp does not work

rear seat base insecure

Fail 7 May 2009 565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat base insecure

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear fog lamp does not work

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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OWF 849R is a 1976 MG Mgbgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OWF 849R, 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 50 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWF 849R registered?

OWF 849R is a 1976 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 22 October 1976.

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The MOT history for OWF 849R shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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