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HYX 580W

1981 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,533 mi
Last recorded51,533 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 580W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 51,533 miles

Both front lower kingpins play/movement have that is at it maximum & advise these be replaced in the near future. Both outer sills have chrome trims preventing proper inspection of outer sills.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 51,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front lower kingpins play/movement have that is at it maximum & advise these be replaced in the near future. Both outer sills have chrome trims preventing proper inspection of outer sills.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 51,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 51,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 51,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing King pin type (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing King pin type (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 51,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing King pin type (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing King pin type (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 51,167 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,904 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 50,904 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal travel getting excessive

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside & offside front floors corroded & holed

Fail 9 Jul 2011 50,593 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,492 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 48,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,657 miles

all tyres have slight brake up.

brake pipes covered in grease.

under body covered in underseal.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 37,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres have slight brake up.

brake pipes covered in grease.

under body covered in underseal.

Pass 23 May 2008 37,125 miles

corrosion on near side floor to sill

Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,274 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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HYX 580W is a 1981 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HYX 580W, 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 HYX 580W registered?

HYX 580W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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