MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,073 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bonnet does not always latch
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
play in n/s/r wheel
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
all suspension bushes starting to crack
all underside of car has surface corrosion
rear suspension springs corroded
rear suspension straps starting to crack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
all suspension bushes starting to crack
all underside of car has surface corrosion
rear suspension springs corroded
rear suspension straps starting to crack
battery tray badly corroded
blow on front exhaust silencer
nearside floor strengthening panel corroded
offside rear shock absorber damp
possible leak from radiator
rear of nearside rear quarter panel split
rear silencer repaired with paste
slight play in both sides of the steering rack
wipers contacting each other
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
possible radiator leak
battery tray badly corroded
blow on front exhaust silencer
nearside floor strengthening panel corroded
offside rear shock absorber leaking
play in nearside rear wheel bearing close to limit
rear of nearside rear quarter panel split
rear silencer repaired with paste
slight play in both sides of steering rack
wipers fouling each other
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DVC 258T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DVC 258T, 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 DVC 258T registered?
DVC 258T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 February 1979.
Is DVC 258T safe to buy?
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