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SWL 66P

1976 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,589 mi
Last recorded26,589 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWL 66P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust blowing,hydrocarbons high

floor,inner sills,rear inner arch,chassis-corrosion/multiple prior repairs,unable to properly assess condition due to sealant/paint etc

front lower wishbones bushes splitting

indicator/flasher speed variable

o/s/f upper and lower swivels play/appear to be seizing,o/s/f lower trunnion/kingpin play

steering heavy lock to lock

Pass 5 Aug 2017 24,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,485 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 22,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,441 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 21,379 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

both front bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 19,032 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 19,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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SWL 66P is a 1976 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 64,735 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 SWL 66P, 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 50 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 SWL 66P registered?

SWL 66P is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 April 1976.

Is SWL 66P safe to buy?

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