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CWR 938T

1978 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,805 mi
Last recorded72,805 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWR 938T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 72,805 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 72,791 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,741 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper mounting corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 72,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper mounting corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,666 miles

General corrosion of vehicle

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper mounting corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wipers poor

Fail 14 Apr 2023 72,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking Switch into master cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

General corrosion of vehicle

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper mounting corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Apr 2022 72,622 miles

General corrosion of vehicle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Wipers poor

Fail 23 Apr 2022 72,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion of vehicle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,548 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff has slightly oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,507 miles

Oil leak Bad engine oil leak ()

Rear Bumper inner panel badly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 72,487 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak Bad engine oil leak ()

Rear Bumper inner panel badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,440 miles

oil leak

rear bumper corroded underneath

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/rear body corrision

o/s/r body corrision

rear bumper inner panel severe corrision

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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CWR 938T is a 1978 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CWR 938T, 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 CWR 938T registered?

CWR 938T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is CWR 938T safe to buy?

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