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EMR 667W

1980 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,009 mi
Last recorded59,009 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMR 667W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 58,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,250 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 58,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,307 miles

Nearside Front rubber bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rubber axle strap broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic wheel arch liners fitted to near side and offside front wheel arches not able to carry out full inspection of box sections

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 56,354 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion inoffside rear wheel arch but not in a prescribed area

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,752 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion inoffside rear wheel arch but not in a prescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,754 miles

nsr axle strap snapped

Fail 27 Jun 2012 49,754 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nsr axle strap snapped

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,696 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,202 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 47,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,938 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 45,617 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 45,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EMR 667W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EMR 667W, 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 EMR 667W registered?

EMR 667W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EMR 667W safe to buy?

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