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PDD 186R

1976 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,886 mi
Last recorded48,886 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDD 186R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,886 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,902 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,051 miles

o/s/r bunp stop missing

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2012 44,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r bunp stop missing

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,568 miles

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,556 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,766 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,392 miles

play in n/s/f lower trunnion pin/bush

slight brake bind at front brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,421 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 27,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,662 miles

o/s door corroded at bottom

o/s/r chassis corroded around leaf spring shackle bracket

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear body member corroded

slight oil leak at n/s/r drum backplate

Pass 4 Jul 2005 18,667 miles

advise exhaust emission HC level high

advise o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

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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PDD 186R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PDD 186R, 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 PDD 186R registered?

PDD 186R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PDD 186R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDD 186R shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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