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SFA 270R

1977 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,847 mi
Last recorded44,847 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFA 270R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,847 miles

slight play in rack

under body rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

outer sills covered by covers cant full check

play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,894 miles

exhaust rubber mounts splitting

front shocks damp

o/s/r closeing sill rusting

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,329 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 28,301 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,166 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 25,163 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SFA 270R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SFA 270R, 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 SFA 270R registered?

SFA 270R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 17 January 1977.

Is SFA 270R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFA 270R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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