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BAJ 478T

1979 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,385 mi
Last recorded29,385 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAJ 478T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 29,385 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 29,385 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,113 miles

front suspension swivels worn

Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,865 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,833 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,460 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 20,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front discs poor

slight play offside rack

tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,455 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,285 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 18,772 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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BAJ 478T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BAJ 478T, 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 BAJ 478T registered?

BAJ 478T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 February 1979.

Is BAJ 478T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAJ 478T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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