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OHH 477W

1981 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

28,739 mi
Last recorded28,739 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHH 477W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 27,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake little effort

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 25,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 25,781 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 24,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 22,855 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 22,852 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,910 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 21,910 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,832 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 20,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing lower coil cup /wishbione (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure mounting bolt broken /missing (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,991 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 19,991 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,359 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 18,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,754 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 18 Sep 2012 17,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,580 miles

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

offside front wishbone bush worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 16,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wishbone bush worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 15,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,136 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

small corrosion hole at nearside front florr to sill but not within any prescribed area

Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,164 miles

nearside floor corrosion starting at grommet hole

nearside jacking point insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2008 13,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

nearside floor corrosion starting at grommet hole

nearside jacking point insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,014 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/f jacking point

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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OHH 477W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OHH 477W, 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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OHH 477W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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