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WPH 540G

1979 MG Bgt

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,593 mi
Last recorded63,593 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPH 540G
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,916 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,262 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 54,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 49,063 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,516 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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WPH 540G is a 1979 MG Bgt in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 53,129 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 WPH 540G, 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 47 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPH 540G registered?

WPH 540G is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is WPH 540G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPH 540G shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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