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UOD 706R

1977 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,300 mi
Last recorded10,300 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 706R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 10,300 miles

All tyres have age related cracking

Both front kingpins have slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 10,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front kingpins have slight play

All tyres have age related cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 9,988 miles

All tyres have age related cracking

Both front kingpins have slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front suspension soft

Fail 11 Oct 2016 9,984 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front suspension soft

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both rear lamp units deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2015 9,975 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both rear lamp units deteriorated

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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UOD 706R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UOD 706R, 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 UOD 706R registered?

UOD 706R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 January 1977.

Is UOD 706R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOD 706R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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