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NUG 656V

1979 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

52,454 mi
Last recorded52,454 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUG 656V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin play

Nearside and outer tyre walls worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front kingpin play

Offside Rear brake hose mounting

oil leak front and rear

Fail 20 Mar 2019 52,454 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin play

Nearside and outer tyre walls worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front kingpin play

Offside Rear brake hose mounting

oil leak front and rear

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play King pin. (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play King pin. (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 52,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading 8.695 Max 4.500 (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven Offside weaker. (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play King pin. (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play King pin. (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,924 miles

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

Nearside and offside kingpin bushes worn

Offside Front tyre thread cracking

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 51,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside and offside kingpin bushes worn

Offside Front tyre thread cracking

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,633 miles

Play in steering.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,858 miles

All Tyres Perished

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,858 miles

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

All Tyres Perished

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,677 miles

slight play in nearside bottom tunnion

slight play in steering rack end offside

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,677 miles

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

slight play in nearside bottom tunnion

slight play in steering rack end offside

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,480 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,480 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,235 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 49,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,106 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 49,104 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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NUG 656V is a 1979 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NUG 656V, 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 NUG 656V registered?

NUG 656V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 August 1979.

Is NUG 656V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUG 656V shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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