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CFD 356T

1978 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,771 mi
Last recorded71,771 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFD 356T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 71,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 71,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake linkage in backplate (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,720 miles

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

O/s rear brake has intermitant slight binding.

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,918 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 57,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

nearside , offside front and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls have distortion in construction

nearside and offside front lever arm top inner bushes deteriorated

nearside front brake sticking

underside heavily undersealed

various welded repairs to underside

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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CFD 356T is a 1978 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CFD 356T, 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

How do I check the history of CFD 356T?

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What year was CFD 356T registered?

CFD 356T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 September 1978.

Is CFD 356T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFD 356T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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