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BWS 901S

1978 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,595 mi
Last recorded73,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 901S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,564 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 65,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,859 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 64,859 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal rubber missimg. near side rear lower wing corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 62,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2007 62,268 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 61,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BWS 901S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWS 901S, 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 BWS 901S registered?

BWS 901S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 21 April 1978.

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The MOT history for BWS 901S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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