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DVC 258T

1979 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,073 mi
Last recorded20,073 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVC 258T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 20,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,921 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 19,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 19,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 19,758 miles

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.

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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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.

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