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DTU 614S

1978 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTU 614S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 74,350 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion offside front but not witih prescribed area

Fail 22 Jul 2008 72,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion offside front but not witih prescribed area

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,379 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 60,374 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/rear tyre wrong direction

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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DTU 614S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DTU 614S, 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 DTU 614S registered?

DTU 614S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is DTU 614S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTU 614S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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