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DKE 49Y

1980 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,427 mi
Last recorded53,427 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKE 49Y
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 53,427 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play nearside and offside front king pins

Fail 4 May 2020 53,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front king pins are worn and have play

front brake imbalance is high to the offside

steering rack is damp

Fail 30 May 2018 49,540 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front king pins are worn and have play

front brake imbalance is high to the offside

front hazzard light are not working in sync

steering rack is damp

Fail 13 Oct 2017 49,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion small hole forming as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking may be contaminating brake shoes but unable to view

engine oil leak present around sump . requires attention as oil traveling towards rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,518 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak at sump ()

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,866 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,741 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 44,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.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
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DKE 49Y is a 1980 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DKE 49Y, 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

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What year was DKE 49Y registered?

DKE 49Y is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is DKE 49Y safe to buy?

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