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BFM 439S

1978 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,363 mi
Last recorded25,363 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFM 439S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 25,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Greaseable pin. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox/Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Swivel joint has slight play.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End link bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,320 miles

sill covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

sill covers glued on and repaired area under sealed , checked as well as possible.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 19,315 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

sill covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 17,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 17,485 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system fouling uj fouling on engine mounting (2.2.D.2a)

Rear propshaft u.j excessively worn.

both rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edges.

offside engine mounting split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,489 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 15,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,297 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 11,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,045 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 7,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 4,071 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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BFM 439S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BFM 439S, 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 BFM 439S registered?

BFM 439S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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