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RGJ 958P

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,800 mi
Last recorded65,800 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGJ 958P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,800 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 65,954 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 6,578 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 2,468 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 2,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 98,324 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 98,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pipes corroding.

front suspension arms, bushes deteriorated.

slight play both front kingpins/trunyuns.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 98,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 91,405 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 83,432 miles

chip in screen within limit

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

n/s/f upper arm, front bush perished.

rear leaf spring bushes perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 77,406 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 77,406 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear hub seal weeping.

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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RGJ 958P is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 RGJ 958P, 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 51 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 RGJ 958P registered?

RGJ 958P is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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The MOT history for RGJ 958P shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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