MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe rusted
Fuel pipe rusted
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe heavily corroded
general underbody surface corrosion and previuos welding repairs
off side rear suspension bump stop missing
some perishing of front lower wishbone bushes
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
previos welding repairs to chassis
some perishing of front suspention rubbers
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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PRD 488R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 PRD 488R, 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.
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What year was PRD 488R registered?
PRD 488R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is PRD 488R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PRD 488R 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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