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NMA 743V

1979 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,367 mi
Last recorded3,367 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 743V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 3,367 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 3,354 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 3,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 3,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 3,335 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 3,181 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 2,989 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 2,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 2,786 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 2,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 2,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 2,660 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F Brake may need attention

O/S/F shock absorber may have slight leak

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner egde

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play insteering rack - requires adjustment

Fail 22 Oct 2013 2,660 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F Brake may need attention

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F shock absorber may have slight leak

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner egde

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play insteering rack - requires adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2012 2,421 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shock absorbers bottom bushes deterorated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 2,023 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 1,982 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 1,579 miles

Engine has oil leak

O/S/F shock absorber arm bush slight split

Unable to inspect welding repairs due to underseal.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 1,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine has oil leak

O/S/F shock absorber arm bush slight split

Unable to inspect welding repairs due to underseal.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 1,498 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 1,404 miles

o/s rear shocker damp suspect greese . †flashers slightly slow . †doors are sticking slightly . †wiper poor but ok. †slight lift in front king pins .

Pass 6 Jul 2006 701 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 701 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NMA 743V is a 1979 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NMA 743V, 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 NMA 743V registered?

NMA 743V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 October 1979.

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