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WCD 139S

1978 MG Mgbgt

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,621 mi
Last recorded88,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Mgbgt76,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCD 139S
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,621 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front bump stops missing

Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,280 miles

Front suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,239 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,203 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,129 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,091 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 88,091 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,699 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,650 miles

Offside headlamp inner reflector rusty

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside front bump stops missing

offside and nearside side sills where it joins with floor starting to corrod

windscreen cracked outside wiper zone

Fail 9 Sep 2016 87,650 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside headlamp inner reflector rusty

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside front bump stops missing

offside and nearside side sills where it joins with floor starting to corrod

windscreen cracked outside wiper zone

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,632 miles

both front bump stops missing

windscreen damaged outside wiper zone

Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,632 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump leaking petrol (7.2.3)

both front bump stops missing

windscreen damaged outside wiper zone

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,613 miles

corrosion along edge of side sill where it joins floor

damage to windscreen out side wiper zone

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,594 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,594 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,564 miles

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

front suspension bump stops missing

Fail 17 Sep 2011 87,564 miles

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

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

front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corossion offside front floor

Pass 3 Oct 2009 87,351 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside inner wing and floor slight corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,273 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

offside front floor and bottom section of wing where it joins edge of floor corroded

offside front inner wing box panel corroded

offside headlamp reflector rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2008 87,273 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

offside front floor and bottom section of wing where it joins edge of floor corroded

offside front inner wing box panel corroded

offside headlamp reflector rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,243 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 87,243 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 87,193 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 86,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

off side front wing where it joins along floor corroded

oil leak

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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WCD 139S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 WCD 139S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCD 139S registered?

WCD 139S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WCD 139S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCD 139S shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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