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CUT 184T

1979 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

25,505 mi
Last recorded25,505 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUT 184T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 25,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 25,503 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 25,179 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 25,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 24,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 24,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 23,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin slight wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 23,820 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin slight wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 22,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine .

Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,064 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in both king pins.

Pass 25 May 2019 19,692 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 19,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 18,335 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 8 May 2018 18,328 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 4 May 2017 16,486 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 13,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2016 13,283 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 10,844 miles

Battery possibly leaking electrolyte

Both front brake pipes slightly insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2015 10,844 miles

Battery possibly leaking electrolyte

Both front brake pipes slightly insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 9,490 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 9,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 8,288 miles

O.S.F TRACK ROD END CLOSE TO WHEEL RIM

Fail 8 May 2013 8,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

N,S,F WING LOWER FIXING INSECURE

Pass 5 Nov 2008 6,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 1,071 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,613 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 94,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front offside bump stop insecure.hole in nearside floor [front footwell] hole in floor adjacent to offside jacking point.

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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CUT 184T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CUT 184T, 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 CUT 184T registered?

CUT 184T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 April 1979.

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