MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Coolant leak ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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.
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/rear axle strap broken.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
reverse lights inop
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s/front+o/s/rear tyres cracking.
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
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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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