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FJR 78W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,000 mi
Last recorded77,000 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJR 78W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,434 miles

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

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

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 19 May 2017 75,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,011 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 71,979 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,358 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 70,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 69,991 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 68,687 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 68,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,391 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 67,376 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 67,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 67,246 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

fuel cap seal perished †center lifting piont corroded o/s †n/s/f king pin has slight up & down movement †engine emissions very lean poss air leak on inlet some where

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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FJR 78W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FJR 78W, 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.

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What year was FJR 78W registered?

FJR 78W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is FJR 78W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJR 78W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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