MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
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))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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
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
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
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Engine has oil leak
O/S/F shock absorber arm bush slight split
Unable to inspect welding repairs due to underseal.
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.
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)
o/s rear shocker damp suspect greese . †flashers slightly slow . †doors are sticking slightly . †wiper poor but ok. †slight lift in front king pins .
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)
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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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