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ABB 203M

1978 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,637 mi
Last recorded18,637 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 203M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 18,637 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 18,398 miles

front and rear suspension components have heavy corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 18,397 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub spindle has slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components have heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,169 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 16,164 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,928 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ABB 203M is a 1978 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 53,633 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 ABB 203M, 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 48 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABB 203M registered?

ABB 203M is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is ABB 203M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 203M shows 6 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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