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SOO 228R

1977 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOO 228R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,661 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 79,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,600 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 79,597 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,439 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,433 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,378 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 79,378 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,315 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,187 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 79,187 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,912 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,735 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 78,726 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both off side tyres side walls cracking up.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 78,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 78,564 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 78,563 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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SOO 228R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SOO 228R, 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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SOO 228R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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