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GES 515W

1981 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGES 515W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 85,280 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,604 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 83,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,981 miles

Advise slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,979 miles

bad oil leak from gear box

Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,880 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,241 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 66,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,877 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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GES 515W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GES 515W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GES 515W registered?

GES 515W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is GES 515W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GES 515W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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