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TWX 148R

1977 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,511 mi
Last recorded47,511 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWX 148R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 47,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,506 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 46,441 miles

Emissions not tested Condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,061 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,512 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,257 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 45,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,756 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 42,022 miles

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

offside front lower trunnion joint slight play detected

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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TWX 148R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TWX 148R, 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.

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TWX 148R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 28 June 1977.

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