1978 MG BGT 1.8L Petrol · BLO 897T
1978 MG BGT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1978. Recorded mileage 67 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG BGT
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BLO 897T Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 67 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BLO 897T Mileage History
- 12/04/202473,550 mi
- 11/04/20254 mi-73,546 mi
- 17/03/202664 mi+60 mi
- 18/03/202667 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -38,055 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BLO 897T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg Bgt (BLO 897T) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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