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RPR 699R

1977 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,740 mi
Last recorded37,740 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 699R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 37,740 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 37,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,510 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 35,507 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 32,727 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine mounting o/s front bolt lose

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise front registration plate slightly discoloured.

advise rear registration plate slightly discoloured.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 May 2007 27,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,802 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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RPR 699R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPR 699R, 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 49 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPR 699R registered?

RPR 699R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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