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KGE 184T

1979 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,470 mi
Last recorded32,470 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGE 184T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 32,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025 32,462 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 32,123 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp inop

Pass 18 Apr 2023 31,646 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch slave cylinder hose perished

Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,995 miles

clutch slave cylinder flexi badly deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2022 30,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability to crossmember (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres badly cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch slave cylinder flexi badly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,662 miles

both rear tyres perished inner sidewalls

sweat from engine gearbox and diff of oil

Fail 27 Mar 2019 30,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch less 30 cm from antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished inner sidewalls

sweat from engine gearbox and diff of oil

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,486 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 30,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,289 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,870 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,547 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,328 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r body sill has filler apllied

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,027 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 27,027 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,302 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,119 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 25,119 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,269 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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KGE 184T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KGE 184T, 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 KGE 184T registered?

KGE 184T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is KGE 184T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGE 184T shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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