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RNM 899M

1971 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,263 mi
Last recorded21,263 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNM 899M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,263 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 21,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,115 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 21,114 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 21,051 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 21,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 20,065 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 20,065 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RNM 899M is a 1971 MG Bgt in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 RNM 899M, 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 55 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 RNM 899M registered?

RNM 899M is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is RNM 899M safe to buy?

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