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TWW 270R

1977 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWW 270R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,231 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed covering some components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,228 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed covering some components

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,212 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Caliper lock tab not locked over (3.5.1l)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,180 miles

Wax under seal covering some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside undersealed covering some components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,103 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 98,103 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

excessive underseal covering some components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 97,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,938 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f bump stop imcompleate

Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,869 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,846 miles

very hard to determine condition of underside of car due to very thick underseal

Pass 12 Oct 2007 97,836 miles

engine oil leak

front subframe corroded

gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,663 miles

rear rubber axle retaining strap perished on o/s/r

very hard to evaluate chassis condition due to thick underseal everywhere on under side of car.

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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TWW 270R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TWW 270R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWW 270R registered?

TWW 270R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 April 1977.

Is TWW 270R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWW 270R shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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