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NUX 380X

1981 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,477 mi
Last recorded15,477 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUX 380X
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 13,864 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 13,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2013 10,950 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,943 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 10,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 639,969 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 63,996 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,555 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 60,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NUX 380X is a 1981 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NUX 380X, 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 NUX 380X registered?

NUX 380X is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is NUX 380X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUX 380X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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