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MGB 454V

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,328 mi
Last recorded65,328 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 454V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 65,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,351 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,320 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,271 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,112 miles

chassis slightly croded not prescribe area

Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis slightly croded not prescribe area

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,091 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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MGB 454V is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGB 454V, 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 MGB 454V registered?

MGB 454V is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is MGB 454V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 454V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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