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XGB 576S

1977 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Bgt47,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGB 576S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,658 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 96,144 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 96,138 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,185 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,636 miles

Offside front floor holed and corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,781 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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XGB 576S is a 1977 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGB 576S, 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 XGB 576S registered?

XGB 576S is a 1977 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is XGB 576S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGB 576S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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