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MFV 463T

1978 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,668 mi
Last recorded99,668 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Bgt53,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFV 463T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,668 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 99,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2017 99,624 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,969 miles

both rear brake backing plates damp

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,679 miles

Rear backing plate wet

all four tyres showing signs of age

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Prop shaft joint worn

all four tyres slightly perished

both rear backing plates wet

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,525 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,210 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,209 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,600 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 94,597 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 91,733 miles

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

advise slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2006 90,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 89,567 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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MFV 463T is a 1978 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MFV 463T, 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 MFV 463T registered?

MFV 463T is a 1978 MG Bgt, first registered on 27 October 1978.

Is MFV 463T safe to buy?

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