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PRD 488R

1977 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,705 mi
Last recorded106,705 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRD 488R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 106,705 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 106,705 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,953 miles

Brake pipe rusted

Fuel pipe rusted

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 5,851 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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