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FOD 827V

1979 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,325 mi
Last recorded41,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOD 827V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,325 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 41,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill coroded through with in 30cm of suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 40,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 39,599 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 39,599 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 38,810 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 38,810 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,894 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 37,382 miles

all of the metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 37,382 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 36,676 miles

all of the metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,655 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner tread

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,455 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 36,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 35,024 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 34,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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FOD 827V is a 1979 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FOD 827V, 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.

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What year was FOD 827V registered?

FOD 827V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 August 1979.

Is FOD 827V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOD 827V shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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