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GPG 117V

1980 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,363 mi
Last recorded11,363 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 117V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R hub oil seal small leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 10,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 10,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub asm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 9,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 30 Apr 2020 8,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 8,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 7,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 5,183 miles

N/S Headlamp cracked.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rusted. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 3,974 miles

N/S/R inner sill coroaded.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 3,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 2,683 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 2,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,333 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 101,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 99,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 97,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,890 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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GPG 117V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GPG 117V, 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 GPG 117V registered?

GPG 117V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 17 April 1980.

Is GPG 117V safe to buy?

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