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DSC 88S

1978 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Mgbgt76,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSC 88S
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,251 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight movement

Oil leak

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,189 miles

Nearside sill corroded at front

engine oil leak

inner wheel arches rear corroded

offside jacking point/floor beam corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 93,189 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside sill corroded at front

engine oil leak

offside jacking point/floor beam corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,179 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,346 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,874 miles

front suspension requires greasing

handbrake could be improved

steering rack hss slight play at track rod swivel joints

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,793 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

No lights fitted at time of test

chasis paint by under seal.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

chasis paint by under seal.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 90,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 89,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 87,158 miles

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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DSC 88S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DSC 88S, 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.

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What year was DSC 88S registered?

DSC 88S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 18 April 1978.

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