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TAW 502R

1977 MG Mgbgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,477 mi
Last recorded14,477 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Mgbgt28,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 502R
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 14,477 miles

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

nearside front lower kingpin has slight play

Fail 20 May 2017 14,466 miles

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

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

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

nearside front lower kingpin has slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2017 14,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing as play

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

rear diff leaking

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 13,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 13,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,590 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 9,393 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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TAW 502R is a 1977 MG Mgbgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 28,918 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAW 502R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAW 502R is a 1977 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 17 January 1977.

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