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TCV 229S

1978 MG Mgbgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,083 mi
Last recorded21,083 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Mgbgt76,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCV 229S
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,786 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 18,775 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,940 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 14,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wing headlight mountings becoming corroded

both nearside and offside outer sills/wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes on carbs very cracked and perished

nearside front inner wing lower floor inner wheel arch corroded

offside front lower wing outer and inner sills corroded

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 7,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 3,855 miles

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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TCV 229S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCV 229S, 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 48 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TCV 229S registered?

TCV 229S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 2 February 1978.

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