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OGU 520W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,148 mi
Last recorded71,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 520W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 71,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,672 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 70,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 69,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,023 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 67,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 65,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 63,611 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 63,500 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 60,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 57,113 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 54,596 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 54,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,522 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 54,388 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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OGU 520W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OGU 520W, 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 OGU 520W registered?

OGU 520W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is OGU 520W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGU 520W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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