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RAO 138R

1977 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,386 mi
Last recorded82,386 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAO 138R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,386 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,322 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 81,318 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,761 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,756 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,331 miles

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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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?

The MOT history for RAO 138R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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