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TPF 889F

1968 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,144 mi
Last recorded50,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1968 MG Bgt41,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 889F
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,144 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 50,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,230 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 49,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,129 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

signs of radiator leaking

slight play in front propshaft u/j

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,939 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear hub seal leak but not contaminated brake shoe's

slight play in front propshaft u/j

Fail 5 Jun 2015 48,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear hub seal leak but not contaminated brake shoe's

slight play in front propshaft u/j

Pass 19 May 2014 48,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 48,427 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 48,427 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 47,214 miles

Nearside rear hub seal leak but not contaminated brake shoe's

Pass 20 May 2011 47,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 47,051 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,946 miles

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2008 45,946 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,387 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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TPF 889F is a 1968 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 41,825 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 TPF 889F, 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 58 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPF 889F registered?

TPF 889F is a 1968 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 February 1968.

Is TPF 889F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPF 889F shows 18 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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