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DSX 943S

1978 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSX 943S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 98,017 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,220 miles

Leak on nose of differential

Underside heavily undersealed, light corrosion prtesent, does not appear excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,179 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 96,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

floor and chassis covered in black underseal - not able to inspect for corrosion

slight nearside front bottom trunion

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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DSX 943S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DSX 943S, 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 DSX 943S registered?

DSX 943S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is DSX 943S safe to buy?

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