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HHG 222W

1981 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHG 222W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 65,334 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 65,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,242 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,914 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 64,914 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 64,224 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 64,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,304 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 63,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,119 miles

radio aerial base loose.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,978 miles

noisey radiator cooling fan.

radio aerial insecure.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

noisey radiator cooling fan.

radio aerial insecure.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,560 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,319 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,319 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HHG 222W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HHG 222W, 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 HHG 222W registered?

HHG 222W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is HHG 222W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHG 222W shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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