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FEB 294C

1978 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,437 mi
Last recorded62,437 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEB 294C
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,697 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 61,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,507 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 55,507 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 54,801 miles

Oil leak

under vehicle light surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,011 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 54,011 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,932 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

foam on under side of bonnet hanging down

Fail 1 Sep 2008 53,932 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

foam on under side of bonnet hanging down

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,989 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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FEB 294C is a 1978 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FEB 294C, 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 FEB 294C registered?

FEB 294C is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FEB 294C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEB 294C shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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