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RKY 642R

1976 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,061 mi
Last recorded4,061 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 642R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 4,061 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 4,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 3,459 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016
Fail 4 Apr 2016

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Both tyres perished all around the inside wall of the tyre.

Fail 4 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Both tyres perished all around the inside wall of the tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 1,722 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 1,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

king pin bush split slighty

play on near side off side front wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2015 1,694 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 100,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 99,890 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 99,890 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,806 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 98,806 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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RKY 642R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RKY 642R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKY 642R registered?

RKY 642R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is RKY 642R safe to buy?

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