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DDF 644T

1979 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDF 644T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 56,406 miles

Nearside Front bottom of wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front bottom of wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor by spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor by spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom of wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front bottom of wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,398 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,326 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid on brake back plate (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed and corroded above axle outside prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,503 miles

Left rear hub oil leak(half shaft)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,577 miles

Gear oil leak at left rear hub

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,437 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hole and corrosion to offside rear chassis above leafspring but outside prescribed areas

long travel on brake pedal suggesting brakes in need of adjustment

Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,910 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,081 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,581 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 39,555 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,339 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 36,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear axle leaking onto brake back plate

Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,841 miles

ADVISE ONLY slight corrosion on n/s/r inner wheel arch but not considered excessive

ADVISE ONLY slight movement in both front kingpins but not considered excessive

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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DDF 644T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DDF 644T, 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 DDF 644T registered?

DDF 644T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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