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CDH 270T

1978 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,051 mi
Last recorded80,051 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 270T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,051 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and inner and outer sills undersealed both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,050 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm lower fulcrum pin and suspension arms (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to all of o/s and n/s inner and outer sills

Pass 3 May 2017 79,560 miles

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 2 May 2017 79,560 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,285 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 79,275 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,321 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,320 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,702 miles

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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CDH 270T is a 1978 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CDH 270T, 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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CDH 270T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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