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DSC 752S

1978 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,226 mi
Last recorded37,226 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSC 752S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 37,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,236 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 36,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged CRUSH\KINK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged FORM\KINK (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail WET (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety WET UNION FUEL PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,982 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 33,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DSC 752S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DSC 752S, 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 DSC 752S registered?

DSC 752S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is DSC 752S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSC 752S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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