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XCU 144T

1979 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,761 mi
Last recorded62,761 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCU 144T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 62,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,608 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 62,603 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes excessively binding (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle track rod end (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle track rod end (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,584 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s jacking point broken holed rec weld

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,515 miles

Oil leak

centre chassis /floor holed at jacking point

full beam tell tail inop

Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

centre chassis /floor holed at jacking point

full beam tell tail inop

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,436 miles

n/s jacking point corroded/broken away REQ ATTENTION/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/front rear susp rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/front 0/s n/s b/hoses rusty/rear b/hose rusty ferrules REPLACE/tank rusty/h//brake req adjustment

Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s jacking point corroded /broken away REQ ATTENTION/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/front/rear susp/sub frames rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/front 0/s n/s b/hoses rusty /rear b/hose rusty ferrule corroded REPLACE/tank rusty/h/rake req ATTENTI

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,326 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s JACKING point broken away from chassis RECOMMEND REPAIRED

slight wear n/s lower trunnion GREASE UP

susp RUSTY undersealed/exhaust rusty/front sub frame rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/wear rack noisy MONITOR/front b/hoses rusty/

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,288 miles

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

Oil leak

battery INSECURE/n/s JACKING point BROKEN AWAY recommend REPAIRED/H/brake req adjustment

front sub frame/susp rusty BEEN UNDERSEALED?/exhaust rusty/0/s n/s t/rod JUST clearing inner bead roadwheel?

Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

battery INSECURE/n/s JACKING point BROKEN AWAY recommend REPAIRED/H/brake req adjustment

front sub frame/susp rusty BEEN UNDERSEALED?/exhaust rusty/0/s n/s t/rod JUST clearing inner bead roadwheel?

Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,024 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,676 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,523 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,144 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 61,143 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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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XCU 144T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XCU 144T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCU 144T registered?

XCU 144T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is XCU 144T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCU 144T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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