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BIB 4701

1978 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,119 mi
Last recorded17,119 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 4701
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 17,119 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 15,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 14,193 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 14,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 12,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 11,380 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 11,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 9,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 9,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 8,665 miles

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

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

diff pan oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 8,595 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

diff pan oil leak

n/s rear halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 10 May 2011 7,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,889 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 5,889 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BIB 4701 is a 1978 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BIB 4701, 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 BIB 4701 registered?

BIB 4701 is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 28 June 1978.

Is BIB 4701 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIB 4701 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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