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FLF 800T

1979 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,556 mi
Last recorded53,556 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 MG Mgbgt74,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLF 800T
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,556 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,488 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 53,488 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 53,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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FLF 800T is a 1979 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,269 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 FLF 800T, 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 47 years old, this MG Mgbgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLF 800T registered?

FLF 800T is a 1979 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is FLF 800T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLF 800T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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