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ROP 179R

1976 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,446 mi
Last recorded29,446 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 179R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 29,446 miles

driver floor slightly corrorded

nearside & offside front discs rusty

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2015 29,446 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

driver floor slightly corrorded

nearside & offside front discs rusty

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 29,424 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 29,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,890 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 28,267 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door does not lock

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,267 miles

nearside door does not lock

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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ROP 179R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ROP 179R, 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 ROP 179R registered?

ROP 179R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 November 1976.

Is ROP 179R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROP 179R shows 9 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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