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ODV 775W

1981 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,831 mi
Last recorded17,831 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODV 775W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,831 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 17,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general under side corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,741 miles

under side lots of under seale

Fail 10 Dec 2020 17,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side lots of under seale

Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,471 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 17,466 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,974 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,991 miles

Off side rear spring looks weak.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 15,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Off side rear spring looks weak.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 15,335 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 14,889 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 14,888 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,566 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,901 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 13,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f floorpan has corrosion hole

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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ODV 775W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ODV 775W, 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 ODV 775W registered?

ODV 775W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 March 1981.

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