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CSC 890S

1978 MG Mgbgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,750 mi
Last recorded25,750 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Mgbgt76,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSC 890S
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 25,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 24,791 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,973 miles

chassie patched welding done

off side rear brake poor

Fail 5 Nov 2010 23,973 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,379 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 22,378 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,939 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lock tabs on n/s/f caliper carrier bolt not in use

slight play n/s/f wheel

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

spare tyre soft

Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lock tabs on n/s/f caliper carrier bolt not in use

slight play n/s/f wheel

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

spare tyre soft

Fail 13 Sep 2008 17,805 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Lock tabs on nearside front caliper carrier not bent over

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Freeplay in nearside front kingpin

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,699 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 15,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,416 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 13,408 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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CSC 890S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,950 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CSC 890S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CSC 890S registered?

CSC 890S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is CSC 890S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSC 890S shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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