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SBD 2R

1977 MG Bgt

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,871 mi
Last recorded1,871 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBD 2R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 1,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 1,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 10,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 10,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,199 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 10,199 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,199 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 10,199 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,205 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 10,199 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,154 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)

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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SBD 2R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SBD 2R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBD 2R registered?

SBD 2R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 21 January 1977.

Is SBD 2R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBD 2R shows 12 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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