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MGH 609P

1981 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGH 609P
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 83,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 83,443 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel leak

Hazards not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,187 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,183 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 82,183 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 78,018 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,248 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,685 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,922 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 56,921 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,358 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 40,015 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,629 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,201 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excess handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,797 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 126,511 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MGH 609P is a 1981 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MGH 609P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGH 609P registered?

MGH 609P is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is MGH 609P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGH 609P shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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