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ETA 361T

1978 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,807 mi
Last recorded98,807 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 361T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 98,740 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,556 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,376 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,376 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,259 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 92,259 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,070 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,849 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 91,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,623 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 91,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 91,464 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 91,362 miles

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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ETA 361T is a 1978 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ETA 361T, 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 ETA 361T registered?

ETA 361T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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