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AWK 237T

1978 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,563 mi
Last recorded26,563 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 237T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 26,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure and offside rear ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,661 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 25,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,546 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 24,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack insecure bolts loose both sides (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front floor corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,662 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 23,621 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres walls cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,461 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 18,464 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 18,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 18,387 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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AWK 237T is a 1978 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AWK 237T, 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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AWK 237T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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