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POH 198G

1979 MG Bgt

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,048 mi
Last recorded34,048 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOH 198G
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,048 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 34,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trunion bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear hub leaking oil

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,747 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 33,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,710 miles

General/ oil and coolant leaks.

Hazard lamps not fitted.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Wiper arms worn.

side repeater lamps not fitted.

slight rusting of n/side chassis at a point that has been repaired previously.

slight rusting of n/side headlamp reflector.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 33,710 miles

General/ oil and coolant leaks.

Hazard lamps not fitted.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wiper arms worn.

side repeater lamps not fitted.

slight rusting of n/side chassis at a point that has been repaired previously.

slight rusting of n/side headlamp reflector.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,386 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 33,386 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front and rear wheel bearings not tested.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,300 miles

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

o/side hand brake has low performance.

steering rack has excessive play/wear on the n/side.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 33,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/side hand brake has low performance.

steering rack has excessive play/wear on the n/side.

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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POH 198G is a 1979 MG Bgt in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 53,129 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 POH 198G, 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 47 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was POH 198G registered?

POH 198G is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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