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WDH 837S

1977 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,848 mi
Last recorded22,848 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDH 837S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,077 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear hub oilseal leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,985 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear hub has oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,407 miles

Offside rear suspension check strap damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside of vehicle saturated in oil.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 21,405 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear suspension check strap damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside of vehicle saturated in oil.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 21,126 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 21,123 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,759 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 20,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 20,454 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,066 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,524 miles

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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WDH 837S is a 1977 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDH 837S, 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 WDH 837S registered?

WDH 837S is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 October 1977.

Is WDH 837S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDH 837S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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