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DLG 804S

1978 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,662 mi
Last recorded71,662 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLG 804S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,738 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,741 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 May 2018 69,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front flexy brake hose ferules corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2017 68,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 67,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 66,366 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 66,365 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hole in leading edge of nearside inner sill

Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,248 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hole in leading edge of nearside inner sill

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,993 miles

one of two rear exhaust bobbins seperated

slight lift in both king pins

slight play in both front hub bearings.

spare tyre perished

wear in steering rack and pinion

Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

one of two rear exhaust bobbins seperated

slight lift in both king pins

slight play in both front hub bearings.

spare tyre perished

wear in steering rack and pinion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,690 miles

Corrosion on and around spring hangers

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front jacking point has advanced corrosion on it

Offside rear handbrake arm partially siezed on backplate

Slight wear in propshaft universal joint at rear of gearbox

Slight wear in steering rack

Small hole on nearside front sill area

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

lift in both front kingpins

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,912 miles

Advanced corrosion underneath the vehicle on jacking points and on rear spring hanger areas

Slight engine oil leak

Slight lift in both front king pins

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

rear inner valence area corroded

wear in steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,912 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Adcanced wear in both front track rod ends

Advanced corrosion underneath the vehicle on jacking points and on rear spring hanger areas

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake pipe rusty

Offside rear brake arm on backp[late partially siezed

Slight engine oil leak

Slight lift in both front king pins

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

rear inner valence area corroded

wear in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,389 miles

Front king pins / trunions have slight lift.

Front track rod end boots perishing and split

Heavy corrosion round off side jacking point

Offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Offside rear handbrake arm slow returning

Parking brake lever stiff in operation

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Slight wear in front wheel bearings

Slight wear in steering column

Slight wear in steering rack

Small exhaust leak on front pipe joint

Small oil leak

Some wear in front prop shart universal joint

Various areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 58,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front king pins / trunions have slight lift.

Heavy corrosion round off side jacking point

Nearside front steering rack boot perishing

Offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Offside rear handbrake arm slow returning

Parking brake lever stiff in operation

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Slight wear in front wheel bearings

Slight wear in steering column

Slight wear in steering rack

Small exhaust leak on front pipe joint

Small oil leak

Some wear in front prop shart universal joint

Various areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,827 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 57,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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DLG 804S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DLG 804S, 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 DLG 804S registered?

DLG 804S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 29 March 1978.

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