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LFV 412T

1978 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,755 mi
Last recorded79,755 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFV 412T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,193 miles

parking brake near travel limit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 13 Aug 2009 71,377 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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LFV 412T is a 1978 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFV 412T, 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 LFV 412T registered?

LFV 412T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 22 August 1978.

Is LFV 412T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFV 412T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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