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DAC 455T

1979 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,702 mi
Last recorded87,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 455T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,002 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,874 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 86,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,366 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,438 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 85,437 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,395 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,383 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

both front wings at bottom insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,323 miles

HC Content very close to MOT limits on emissions test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 85,310 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2006

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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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DAC 455T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DAC 455T, 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 DAC 455T registered?

DAC 455T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is DAC 455T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAC 455T shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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