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KOO 656V

1979 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

19,832 mi
Last recorded19,832 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOO 656V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 19,832 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 19,492 miles

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

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

NSF washer poor

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,492 miles

NSF washer poor

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 5 May 2011 19,369 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 4 May 2011 19,362 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 May 2009 19,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front both sides slight play upper and lower trunions

main beam warning light dim

nearside seat belt retracting mechanism cover missing

Fail 8 May 2009 19,331 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front both sides slight play upper and lower trunions

main beam warning light dim

nearside seat belt retracting mechanism cover missing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 19,246 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,688 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

passenger seat not fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2008 18,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

passenger seat not fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2007 18,684 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KOO 656V is a 1979 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 KOO 656V, 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 KOO 656V registered?

KOO 656V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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