MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,620 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower king pin bush worn
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
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
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
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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.
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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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