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NJU 321W

1980 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

56,828 mi
Last recorded56,828 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJU 321W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,828 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 56,828 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working nearside/offside (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,797 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 56,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,749 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 56,749 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,732 miles

Hazard lights not working

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 56,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard lights not working

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 56,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,615 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,587 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,587 miles

Main beam tell tale inoperative

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Brake rear flexible hose ferrules corroded

Clutch hyd pipe corroded

Extensive surface corrosion to front and rear steering, braking and suspension components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Sump corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,556 miles

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

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

surface rust on chassis and floor front to rear

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,553 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface rust on chassis and floor front to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,399 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension, steering and brake components

Extensive surface corrosion on front, centre and rear undercar chassis

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No main beam warning lamp

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,373 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,322 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

rad leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2007 56,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 56,289 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,276 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 56,273 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 56,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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NJU 321W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NJU 321W, 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 NJU 321W registered?

NJU 321W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is NJU 321W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJU 321W shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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