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BUT 842T

1979 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,620 mi
Last recorded11,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 842T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 11,620 miles

Offside Front Lower king pin bush worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,533 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres slight cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2017 11,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres slight cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 11,308 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,981 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,800 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front suspension components have corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2012 9,105 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front suspension components have corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,958 miles

NS and OS front suspension components have surface corrosion

NS and OS rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OSF inner track arm has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,752 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OSF track control arm has slight play

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 8,524 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 8,389 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 8,389 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 8,101 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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BUT 842T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc 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 BUT 842T, 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 BUT 842T registered?

BUT 842T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BUT 842T safe to buy?

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