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JHN 803W

1980 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHN 803W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 95,734 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle check straps snapped

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,443 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 93,426 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 33,426 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle check strap snapped

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,042 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,869 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 90,869 miles

Coolant leak ()

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,883 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,104 miles

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

o/s/rear check strap broken.

slight noise from o/s/front wheel when rotated.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 38,104 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

o/s/rear check strap broken.

slight noise from o/s/front wheel when rotated.

Pass 7 May 2014 86,950 miles

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

o/s/rear axle strap broken.

Fail 6 May 2014 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/rear axle strap broken.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres cracking.

o/s/rear rebound strap snapped.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,904 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres cracking.

o/s/rear rebound strap snapped.

reverse lights inop.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,230 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2012 85,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

cracks in both rear tyres

fuel cap washer deteriorating

o/s/r suspension check strap detatched

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,784 miles

reverse lights inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/front+o/s/rear tyres cracking.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/front+o/s/rear tyres cracking.

reverse lights inop

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,943 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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JHN 803W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JHN 803W, 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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JHN 803W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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