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WHG 867R

1977 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHG 867R
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,697 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust middle mounting broken system adaquetly supported.

fuel tank corroded.

n/s and o/s headlamps refletors are deteriorated but patton ok.

n/s and o/s jacking points and box section is corroded .

n/s and os front inner wings are corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,491 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust center mounting delaminated but system still adaqetly supported.

exhaust system slightly corroded.

main metal fuel lines are corroded.

mutch corrosion around chassis and floor pans etc recomend this is protected.

n/s jacking point is corroded and weakend do not use jack ?

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front crossmember floor and panelling all lightly corroded recomend a good undedbody wax coatin g to be applied,

n/s jacking point corroded slightly be carfull when jacking

slight movement o/s/r half shaft (very slight )in and out movement.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,124 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front crossmember /floor and panelling all lightly corroded.

n/s and o/s jacking points corroded do not use these to jack up the vehicle.

o/s front suspention upper ruber cusion split the weight of the suspention sits on this when the vehicle is in the jacked up position?

slight play o/s/r half shaft (very slight) in and out movement .

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,937 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both rear leaf sprigs corroded .

n/s & o/s headlamp sealed beam units both reflectors starting to deteriorate.

n/s and o/s jacking points corroded we recomend these are not used to jack up the car ?

some light corrosion around chassis and rear floor etc .

Fail 16 Sep 2009 69,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

all tyres cracking poss been standing ?

exhast clamps corroded x2

n/s & o/s jacking points attatched to the end of outrigers both corroded to excess we do not consider this to be a prescribed area.

n/s rear anti roll bar bushes slight play.

Pass 9 May 2007 68,039 miles

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to waxoyl applied (suspension,brake pipes and body)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,475 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 63,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside reverse lamp inoperative

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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WHG 867R is a 1977 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WHG 867R, 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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WHG 867R is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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