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JUK 252W

1981 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUK 252W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,415 miles

slight play in king pins

Fail 5 Jun 2019 76,414 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in king pins

Pass 25 May 2018 76,231 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 74,177 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp tape repair to cover , light area reduced

windscreen wipers slow in operation

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,170 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid resevoir bottle split , wont hold water (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split in front down pipe section ,,, welded repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp tape repair to cover , light area reduced

windscreen wipers slow in operation

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,161 miles

emmisions hydrocarbons normal for this engine design

slight play in front suspension totally acceptable for this suspension design

Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emmisions hydrocarbons normal for this engine design

slight play in front suspension totally acceptable for this suspension design

Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,133 miles

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

Some lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,133 miles

Some lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,353 miles

Both king-pins have lift against thrust pads , slightly more than normal .

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nOISE IN STEERING RACK NO EXCESSIVE PLAY PRESENT

Fail 13 Jul 2006 72,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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JUK 252W is a 1981 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JUK 252W, 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 JUK 252W registered?

JUK 252W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 17 February 1981.

Is JUK 252W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUK 252W shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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