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FDP 67V

1980 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,932 mi
Last recorded33,932 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 67V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 33,932 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 30,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 27,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 24,590 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 24,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 20,680 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 20,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,916 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 15,916 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 11,862 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 11,862 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,356 miles

Offside Rear lower no plate bulb not working

Fail 30 Sep 2015 9,355 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure x 2 nuts loose (2.4.B.7b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear lower no plate bulb not working

Pass 22 Sep 2014 4,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 3,569 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear sill/wing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in righthand end of rack

Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,281 miles

Offside rear bump stop mounting corroding

Rear springs settling

Pass 25 Aug 2011 1,156 miles

Oil leak on engine

Water leak on radiator

Fail 7 Sep 2010 23 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,164 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Water leak on radiator

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,936 miles

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Corrosion on right rear lower wheel arch

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,298 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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FDP 67V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FDP 67V, 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 FDP 67V registered?

FDP 67V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is FDP 67V safe to buy?

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