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CTL 799T

1978 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,862 mi
Last recorded12,862 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTL 799T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 12,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 12,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 12,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2017 11,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush fulcrum pin (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside h/lamp aim just within limit

Offside h/brake efficiency just met

Fail 5 Jun 2017 11,035 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush fulcrum pin (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside h/lamp aim just within limit

Offside h/brake efficiency just met

Pass 27 May 2016 9,914 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 9,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 9,307 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 9,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 8,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 8,524 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 8,524 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 8,524 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s front floor corroded

slight lift in both front kingpins

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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CTL 799T is a 1978 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CTL 799T, 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 CTL 799T registered?

CTL 799T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is CTL 799T safe to buy?

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