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BGK 298S

1978 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGK 298S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,853 miles

Oil leak ()

light play in n/s/f wheel bearing

wipers getting worn

Pass 23 May 2016 99,491 miles

oil leak on engine

water leak on engine

Pass 15 May 2015 97,127 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r handbrake porformance getting low

Pass 8 May 2014 96,181 miles

Oil leak

battery loose in housing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,468 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes have slight inbalance

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,344 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 93,344 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front wheel bearings light free play

n/s plate bulb inop

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,666 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,666 miles

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

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

wipers getting worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,408 miles

Oil leak

n/s plate light one of two bulbs not working

o/s/r handbrake slightly down on porformance

Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 86,874 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,488 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,447 miles

handbrake travel getting high

signs of corrosion underneath vechile

slight leak from rear exhaust box

windscreen going milky around edges

Pass 19 Aug 2005 82,159 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BGK 298S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGK 298S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGK 298S registered?

BGK 298S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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