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JWL 754S

1978 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,220 mi
Last recorded49,220 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWL 754S
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 49,220 miles

brakes a little spongy

Fail 5 Aug 2016 49,094 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level fluid empty (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure brake pedal goes to floor (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both headlights have poor pattern

both rear tyre walls perished

engine oil leaks and oil level low

extensive welding repairs carried out to underside

underside heavily undersealed

underside very rusty

wiper/indicator stalk loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust protruding beyond valence.

Pass 2 May 2014 45,146 miles

o/s/f inner wing top corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 45,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f castle rail corroded

o/s/f inner wing top corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,791 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,347 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,347 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion nearside front floor, offside front inner wing/floor and rear bumper steel work not insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2007 36,283 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F FLOOR PAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/R AXLE STRAP ALIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 5 May 2006 30,613 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

gearbox stablizer loose

n/s/f and o/s/f bump stops missing

oil leak

rear bump stop missing

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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JWL 754S is a 1978 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JWL 754S, 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 JWL 754S registered?

JWL 754S is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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