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CWP 437W

1981 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,352 mi
Last recorded25,352 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWP 437W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,352 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper corroded

slight play in n/s/f lower trunnion

slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion

Fail 20 Jul 2016 24,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper corroded

slight play in n/s/f lower trunnion

slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front sill starting to corrode

offside front sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2013 22,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,845 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,900 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,286 miles

slight cracking osr nsr tyres inner walls

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,262 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,096 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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CWP 437W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWP 437W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWP 437W registered?

CWP 437W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is CWP 437W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWP 437W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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