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UNA 537S

1977 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,727 mi
Last recorded44,727 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNA 537S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 44,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

radiator hose clamp corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,395 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 44,385 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,272 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,959 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 43,959 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,242 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 43,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering wheel has excessive rotational play

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,934 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,145 miles

Drivers seat wont adjust.

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,112 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Drivers seat wont adjust.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,336 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/r sills to floor repaired weld covered in underseal and paint

Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r sills to floor repaired weld covered in underseal and paint

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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UNA 537S is a 1977 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UNA 537S, 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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What year was UNA 537S registered?

UNA 537S is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 August 1977.

Is UNA 537S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNA 537S shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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