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ACM 654X

1981 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,521 mi
Last recorded74,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACM 654X
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 74,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 79,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2008 77,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly deteriorating

general oil leaks

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly deteriorating

rear leaf springs slightly seperating

rear leafspring bushes slightly deteriorating

rear suspention straps slightly deteriorating

rear upper & lower shockabsorber bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2007 75,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

driver seat adjustor faulty

emissions near limit

Fail 30 Nov 2007 75,541 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

driver seat adjustor faulty

Pass 14 Nov 2006 73,003 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 72,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 71,402 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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ACM 654X is a 1981 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 56,018 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 ACM 654X, 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 45 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ACM 654X registered?

ACM 654X is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is ACM 654X safe to buy?

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