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DRY 378T

1979 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,643 mi
Last recorded69,643 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRY 378T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,277 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported at gear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush truion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flanges onto manifold. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

leak at radiator bottom hose.

radiator lower tank damaged.but not leaking.

servo hose very tight.

slight corrosion around nearside jacking point

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,139 miles

underside been heavily underseald

Fail 21 Apr 2015 68,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

underside been heavily underseald

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,459 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole in nearside floor section

Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,120 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,115 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Brake warning light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,661 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DRY 378T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DRY 378T, 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 DRY 378T registered?

DRY 378T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is DRY 378T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRY 378T 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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