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BLN 303T

1978 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,591 mi
Last recorded32,591 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 303T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 32,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2022 32,585 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 32,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,468 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 32,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,933 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 22,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 13,567 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,448 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front and offside front steering rack is slightly worn

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 15 Jun 2011 10,392 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front and offside front steering rack is slightly worn

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 6,791 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 6,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,681 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 3,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 3,243 miles

welding repairs poor quality

Fail 10 Jul 2007 3,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

welding repairs poor quality

Pass 8 Jul 2006 2,761 miles

rear road springs badly rusted

slight leak nearside front shoker

welding work on castle rails inner and outer sills poor

Fail 6 Jul 2006 2,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front shoker leaking

rear road springs badly rusted

welding work carid out on sills and castle rails poor

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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BLN 303T is a 1978 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BLN 303T, 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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BLN 303T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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