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NTA 212W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,676 mi
Last recorded29,676 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 212W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 29,439 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 29,233 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,808 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 28,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 27,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,597 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,127 miles

both front steering arms have play

both front wiper blades smear

coolant leak

front and rear brake pipes are coated in grease

front brakes are worn 50% or more

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 23,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front steering arms have play

both front wiper blades smear

coolant leak

front and rear brake pipes are coated in grease

front brakes are worn 50% or more

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 22,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,313 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,204 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 21,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,984 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 19,984 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,442 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,442 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 13,841 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 11,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,279 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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NTA 212W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NTA 212W, 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 NTA 212W registered?

NTA 212W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is NTA 212W safe to buy?

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