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BAC 100T

1978 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Mgf50,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 100T
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,718 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,692 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,692 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 66,682 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,673 miles

slight up down play in both front bottom suspension joints

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,597 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Small hole in offside front sill end/inner wing and nearside rear inner wing/sill end

Fail 13 Jan 2010 66,597 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Small hole in offside front sill end/inner wing and nearside rear inner wing/sill end

Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,596 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

No lights fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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BAC 100T is a 1978 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 50,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAC 100T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAC 100T registered?

BAC 100T is a 1978 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BAC 100T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAC 100T shows 9 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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