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3438 MG

1979 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,185 mi
Last recorded94,185 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3438 MG
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,185 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 94,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knocking o/s front

Fail 20 Aug 2014 94,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,056 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,972 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,713 miles

n/s trunion slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2009 93,612 miles

play in n/s/f suspension trunnions

Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,075 miles

front pads low

slight play n/s trunions

Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 91,393 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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3438 MG is a 1979 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 3438 MG, 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 3438 MG registered?

3438 MG is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is 3438 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3438 MG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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