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SWR 636R

1976 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,868 mi
Last recorded98,868 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 636R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,331 miles

Oil leak

oil leak around n/s/r hub

Fail 30 Jun 2014 96,319 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

oil leak around n/s/r hub

Pass 4 Jul 2013 93,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all floor/inner wing/chassis panels corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 93,347 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all floor /inner wing/chassis panels corroded

noise in water pump

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,152 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 90,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,982 miles

all floor /chassis panels corroded

excessive underseal on underside of floor and chassis panels

Fail 14 Jul 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all floor /chassis panels corroded

excessive underseal on underside of floor/chassis panels

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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SWR 636R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SWR 636R, 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 SWR 636R registered?

SWR 636R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 November 1976.

Is SWR 636R safe to buy?

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