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SYB 42R

1976 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,499 mi
Last recorded75,499 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1976 MG Bgt64,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 42R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 74,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 74,339 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 73,754 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 73,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 73,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,143 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 71,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 70,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 70,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front floor pan corroded.

off side and near side centre outriggers corroded. (not within 30cm of prescribed areas)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,714 miles

Oil leak

near side front floor pan corroded, not within prescribed area.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

near side front floor pan corroded, not within prescribed area.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,385 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,426 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 63,426 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,932 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 57,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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SYB 42R is a 1976 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SYB 42R, 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.

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What year was SYB 42R registered?

SYB 42R is a 1976 MG Bgt, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is SYB 42R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYB 42R shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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