MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front very slight bind
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mtgs failing
only just met pass level
osf chassis holed and extensice corrosion throughout body and suspension.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mtgs failing
osf chassis holed and extensice corrosion throughout body and suspension.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
near side rearleaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
os jacking point poorly repaired
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s and o/s front bumpstops missing
n/s/f kingpin/trunion has lift
no main beam telltail light in dash
o/s jacking piont poor weld repair
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front coil spring seats corroded
both rear leaf springs corroded
front & rear flexible brake hose shrouds corroded
n/s & o/s front chassis corroded o.k for test
o/s & n/s outer & inner sills corroded o.k for test
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front coil spring seats corroded
both rear leaf springs corroded
front & rear flexible brake hose shrouds corroded
n/s & o/s front chassis corroded o.k for test
o/s & n/s outer & inner sills corroded o.k for test
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front & rear flexible brake hose shrouds corroded
front spring seats corroded
o/s/r spring mounting bracket corroded
rear chassis corroded o.k for test
rear leaf springs & u bolts corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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MFJ 527W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.
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 MFJ 527W, 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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MFJ 527W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 10 October 1980.
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