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WOL 449T

1978 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,630 mi
Last recorded13,630 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Mgbgt76,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOL 449T
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,630 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 13,630 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,241 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 603 miles

Both headlamp reflecters in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2008 597 miles

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

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front bump stop rubbers missing

Both headlamp reflecters in poor condition

Both rear tyres 2mm now,righthand bald on inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 83,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 83,118 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,518 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 68,516 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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WOL 449T is a 1978 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,950 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOL 449T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WOL 449T registered?

WOL 449T is a 1978 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is WOL 449T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOL 449T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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