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REL 460R

1976 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,005 mi
Last recorded28,005 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREL 460R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,005 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

footbrake pedal travel

offside underbonnet flitch panel corroded

rear leaf springs weak

steering rack worn / knocking

Fail 7 Feb 2017 28,003 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre underfloor outer box section holed (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

footbrake pedal travel

offside underbonnet flitch panel corroded

rear leaf springs weak

steering rack worn / knocking

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,040 miles

engine mounts rubber blocks splitting

offside underbonnet flitch panel corroded

rear springs weak

slight play steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2016 25,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine mounts rubber blocks splitting

front offside chassis corroded

offside underbonnet flitch panel corroded

rear check straps splitting

rear springs weak

slight play steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mounting rubber blocks small splits

front offside chassis section corroded

front offside inner wing corroded

rear check rubber straps split

rear springs weak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 19,052 miles

engine mounts rubber blocks small splits

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

front tyres inner edges worn

rear nearside shock absorber slight leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,037 miles

front tyres edges worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 13,839 miles

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

front offside underbonnet flitch panel corroded

front offside wheel rim slight damage

rear suspension rubber check straps splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2012 13,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front nearside wheel bearing slightly worn

front offside underbonnet flitch panel corroded

front offside wheel rim slight damage

rear exhaust mounting bracket splitting

rear suspension rubber check straps splitting

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,891 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

f/o/s track rod end rubber cover split

r/o/s handbrake slightly low efficiency

r/o/s tyre wall perished

steering wheel slight free play

Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,487 miles

corrosion in n/s front wing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 8,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

corrosion in n/s front wing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 4,341 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and body

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2009 4,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle and body

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2008 832 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 96,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 96,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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REL 460R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 REL 460R, 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 REL 460R registered?

REL 460R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 December 1976.

Is REL 460R safe to buy?

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