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NBD 605V

1980 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,324 mi
Last recorded15,324 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBD 605V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 15,324 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 15,134 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly weak in operation

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 15,129 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

front shock absorbers weak in operation

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Oct 2014 14,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front king pin thrust washers worn ,both king pins on maximum allowance of lift

front shock absorbers geting weak in operation

rear fog lamp inop , not a req as before 01/04/1980

Fail 8 Oct 2014 14,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front king pin thrust washers worn ,both king pins on maximum allowance of lift

front shock absorbers geting weak in operation

rear fog lamp inop , not a req as before 01/04/1980

Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2012 14,390 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2011 13,750 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 13,750 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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NBD 605V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NBD 605V, 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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NBD 605V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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