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LYD 966V

1979 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,781 mi
Last recorded5,781 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 966V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 5,781 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 5,781 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 5,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 5,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 5,672 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 5,220 miles

o s sill panel croded

Fail 10 May 2012 5,198 miles

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

o s sill panel croded

Pass 20 May 2011 4,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 4,693 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 3,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 3,270 miles

corrosion o/s under body

Pass 16 May 2008 2,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion o/s/f floor o/s/r/ bump stop rubber mising

Fail 16 May 2008 2,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion o/s/f floor o/s/r/ bump stop rubber mising

Pass 16 May 2007 1,117 miles

corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 28 Apr 2006 1,108 miles

slight play in steering wheel rear bump stop rubbers missing play in r h f inner ball joint

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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LYD 966V is a 1979 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYD 966V, 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

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What year was LYD 966V registered?

LYD 966V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 October 1979.

Is LYD 966V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYD 966V shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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