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FGJ 764T

1978 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,217 mi
Last recorded56,217 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 764T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 56,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 56,208 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,194 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM SUPPOTED FROM CHASSIS WITHOUT RUBBER MOUNTS

Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM SUPPOTED FROM CHASSIS WITHOUT RUBBER MOUNTS

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE FLEXIBLES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,171 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,161 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,717 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 55,714 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

engine missfire

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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FGJ 764T is a 1978 MG Bgt in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FGJ 764T, 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 FGJ 764T registered?

FGJ 764T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 October 1978.

Is FGJ 764T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGJ 764T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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