MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion to subframes/suspension mounts/components,inner sills/floorpans,servo area
oil leak,corrosion to suspension components,subframes,floorpans,sills
corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
foglamp telltail light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XTU 710E is a 1979 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 XTU 710E, 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
How do I check the history of XTU 710E?
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What year was XTU 710E registered?
XTU 710E is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 December 1979.
Is XTU 710E safe to buy?
The MOT history for XTU 710E shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XTU 710E have outstanding finance?
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