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BDP 287T

1979 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,220 mi
Last recorded62,220 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDP 287T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,220 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,598 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,593 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,433 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery cage corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2009 77,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery cage corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,389 miles

floor pans, outer sills rusty

front brake discs rusty

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Apr 2008 77,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

floor pans, outer sills rusty

front brake discs rusty

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Apr 2007 77,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,384 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 77,018 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 77,018 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

dip switch and wiper switch is fitted up side down

near side rear fog light is not functioning

spare wheel is insecure in rear of vehicle

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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BDP 287T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BDP 287T, 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 BDP 287T registered?

BDP 287T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 June 1979.

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