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FRE 730T

1979 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

7,183 mi
Last recorded7,183 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRE 730T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 7,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 6,354 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 5,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 3,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 2,821 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 2,821 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 1,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 322 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,621 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing trunnion unit (2.5.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing contact with wing unit (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak engine area ()

VEHICLE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE RESTORATIVE REPAIRS/DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION

VEHICLE UNFIT FOR ROAD USE

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,914 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 97,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 97,812 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 96,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 May 2013 95,648 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 93,932 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 93,931 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,711 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,548 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise security of nearside steering rack gator

Advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,039 miles

slight leak from steering rack borderline

Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,050 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 76,696 miles

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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FRE 730T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRE 730T, 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

How do I check the history of FRE 730T?

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What year was FRE 730T registered?

FRE 730T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is FRE 730T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRE 730T shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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