MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside 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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
vehicle is excessively corroded
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RAO 138R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RAO 138R, 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 RAO 138R registered?
RAO 138R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 January 1977.
Is RAO 138R safe to buy?
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