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MFJ 527W

1980 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

99,937 mi
Last recorded99,937 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFJ 527W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,937 miles

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.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 99,928 miles

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.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,888 miles

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.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,887 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 98,802 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 98,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,622 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 98,622 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 98,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 97,849 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 97,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,735 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 97,733 miles

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)

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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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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