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NAB 88T

1979 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,865 mi
Last recorded9,865 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 88T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 9,865 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 9,865 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,927 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 5,927 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,924 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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NAB 88T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NAB 88T, 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 NAB 88T registered?

NAB 88T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is NAB 88T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAB 88T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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