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FGH 84T

1978 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,256 mi
Last recorded57,256 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 84T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 57,256 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 57,089 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 57,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,074 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre to rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 14 Aug 2019 57,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,902 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (all arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,902 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (both) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (all arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,903 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,298 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,758 miles

excessive travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,405 miles

excessive traval in hand brake

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,266 miles

excessive travel in hand brake

fuel mixture requires adgusting

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,425 miles

Off side front headlamp aim a little low

Rear most suspension spring bushes worn both near side and off side

Some play in off side front king pins and wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FGH 84T is a 1978 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FGH 84T, 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 FGH 84T registered?

FGH 84T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is FGH 84T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGH 84T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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