MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack joints
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play osf rack arm
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear sill slightly corroded
slight play in steering rack
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion evident on underside
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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SGU 585R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SGU 585R, 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 SGU 585R registered?
SGU 585R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 February 1977.
Is SGU 585R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SGU 585R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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