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MMY 950W

1980 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

34,327 mi
Last recorded34,327 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 950W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,325 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The NS Rear tyre is perishing.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The NS Rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear bumper mount corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 30,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bumper mount corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2006 30,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Bump stop rubber missing from offside front.

Small amount of lift in nearside front king pin.

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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MMY 950W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 MMY 950W, 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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What year was MMY 950W registered?

MMY 950W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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