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WHA 480H

1970 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,150 mi
Last recorded16,150 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 MG Bgt28,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHA 480H
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,150 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 16,116 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 16,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 16,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,023 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,883 miles

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

n/s/f/bumpstop mising

Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,710 miles

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 4 May 2011 15,575 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 15,543 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,155 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,027 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,961 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 14,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,804 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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WHA 480H is a 1970 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1970 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,932 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 WHA 480H, 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 56 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WHA 480H registered?

WHA 480H is a 1970 MG Bgt, first registered on 30 April 1970.

Is WHA 480H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHA 480H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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