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EUD 626V

1980 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,816 mi
Last recorded79,816 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUD 626V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,816 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,118 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,003 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight corrosion to o/s floor pan.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 74,988 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight corrosion to o/s floor pan.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,913 miles

Front exhaust section has a minor leak of gases.

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes slightly worn.

Slight corrosion on offside centre floor section.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,913 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front exhaust section has a minor leak of gases.

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes slightly worn.

Slight corrosion on offside centre floor section.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Slight corrosion offside front floorpan.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Slight corrosion offside front floorpan.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,089 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on offside front floor pan.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on undersills and floor sections.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mounting rubbers weak.

offside front floor/undersill corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,480 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mounting rubbers weak.

offside front floor/undersill corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front floor is corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front floor is corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front floor is corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 72,353 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 71,561 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 71,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/s front inner wheel arch corroded not within 30 cm

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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EUD 626V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EUD 626V, 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 EUD 626V?

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What year was EUD 626V registered?

EUD 626V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 May 1980.

Is EUD 626V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUD 626V shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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