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VGV 85R

1976 MG Mgbgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,451 mi
Last recorded21,451 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGV 85R
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced transmission tunnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,717 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 20,695 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

unable to access welding due to underseal

Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,532 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 19,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure bolt lose (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fan belt lose

unable to access welding due to underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,524 miles

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

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

unable to access welding due to underseal

Fail 2 Sep 2014 19,524 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

unable to access welding due to underseal

Pass 9 May 2008 18,705 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 16,796 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 14,778 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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VGV 85R is a 1976 MG Mgbgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VGV 85R, 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 50 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGV 85R registered?

VGV 85R is a 1976 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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The MOT history for VGV 85R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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