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BBV 66V

1980 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,908 mi
Last recorded2,908 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBV 66V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 2,908 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 2,732 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 2,658 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 2,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 1,298 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 1,018 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 719 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 297 miles

Oil leak

rear propshaft(rear)u/j worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,232 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 99,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,244 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both offside and nearside rear tyres badly perished

Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside and offside rear tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2006 97,714 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 97,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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BBV 66V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BBV 66V, 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.

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BBV 66V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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