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BLG 958S

1978 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,844 mi
Last recorded75,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 958S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,844 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 75,844 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,477 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside front trunion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,432 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 71,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake hose needs moving

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,592 miles

corrosion forming in o/s and n/s front wings

slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,580 miles

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

corrosion forming in o/s and n/s front wings

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 5 May 2009 71,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 71,064 miles

fuel tank is excessively corodded at its top end no petrol leak found

offside front inner track rod balljoint is worn slightly

Fail 8 May 2008 71,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

fuel tank is excessively corodded at its top end no petrol leak found

offside front inner track rod balljoint is worn slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,886 miles

corosion forming in lower sections of o/s and n/s front wings

slight play in o/s and n/s front king pins

Fail 13 Apr 2007 70,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion forming in lower sections of o/s and n/s front wings

slight play in o/s and n/s front king pins

Pass 4 May 2006 70,547 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 70,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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BLG 958S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BLG 958S, 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 BLG 958S registered?

BLG 958S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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