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BHE 802T

1979 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,871 mi
Last recorded25,871 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHE 802T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,871 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 25,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,340 miles

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

water pump leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 23,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front wheel weights rubbing on track rod ends

water pump leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,950 miles

Corrosion starting around both rear leaf spring 'Front fixings' (O/S/R & N/S/R).

Electrical wiring very close to fouling lower steering column

Fuel hose very close to fouling rear axle

Indicators only just flashing at 60 times per minute

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight endfloat in N/S steering rack inner tie rod

Slight wear in O/S/F + N/S/F upper and lower joints (joints are packed with grease).

Very little 'Free slack' in both front brake hoses on full lock

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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BHE 802T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BHE 802T, 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 BHE 802T registered?

BHE 802T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is BHE 802T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHE 802T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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