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GYU 876W

1980 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,520 mi
Last recorded39,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 876W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,520 miles

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

underside of vehicle has general rusting but not to excess

Fail 26 Jul 2016 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

underside of vehicle has general rusting but not to excess

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,250 miles

1 rear exhaust silencer support ( cotton reel ) unbounded, exhaust still supported ok.

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s & o/s inner & outer seal areas corrosion / n/s front floor area corrosion.

o/s front / n/s rear tyres becoming perished, tread & side wall areas.

o/s rear tyre starting to perish, side wall & tread areas.

slight play in o/s front lower trunion.

Fail 12 May 2015 36,865 miles

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,117 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 35,107 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

offside headlight dulling

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 33,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,359 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 31,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,173 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 14,709 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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GYU 876W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GYU 876W, 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.

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What year was GYU 876W registered?

GYU 876W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 December 1980.

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