CarVerify

Free Car Check

ARN 60V

1980 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,180 mi
Last recorded10,180 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 60V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 10,180 miles

Corrosion under vehicle in prescribed areas and previously welded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,859 miles

heavy underseal to underbody

rusting to rear suspension

rusting to under body

Fail 3 Jul 2015 9,858 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

heavy underseal to underbody

rusting to rear suspension

rusting to under body

Pass 25 Jul 2014 9,831 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 9,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,904 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 8,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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
Full MG Bgt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ARN 60V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,233 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 ARN 60V, 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 46 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARN 60V?

You can check the full history of ARN 60V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ARN 60V registered?

ARN 60V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is ARN 60V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARN 60V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARN 60V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ARN 60V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.