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AUE 393S

1978 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

939 mi
Last recorded939 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 393S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 939 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 919 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength at top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020
Fail 2 Sep 2020

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 97,548 miles

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 97,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 95,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 92,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 92,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 92,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 91,527 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,377 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,474 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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AUE 393S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUE 393S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUE 393S registered?

AUE 393S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is AUE 393S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 393S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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