MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front exhaust clamp loose
front seats fixed down (no tilt)
n/s washer poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
surface corrosion around o/s/r body near fuel tank
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
surface corrosion around o/s/r body near fuel tank
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s/r sring check strap broken
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
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SBL 246S is a 1977 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 SBL 246S, 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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SBL 246S is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 August 1977.
Is SBL 246S safe to buy?
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