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LHN 687D

1966 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1786cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,898 mi
Last recorded17,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1966 MG Bgt21,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHN 687D
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,786cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 17,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 17,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 16,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 16,534 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust taipipe rubber mounting de bonding

Nearside Rear foot & handbrake lower reading than o/s/r

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 15,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 14,479 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 14,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,923 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 13,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device insecure both T R E NUTSnot securd to pins (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,495 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 9,495 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,424 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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LHN 687D is a 1966 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 21,955 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 LHN 687D, 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 60 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 LHN 687D registered?

LHN 687D is a 1966 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 November 1966.

Is LHN 687D safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHN 687D shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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