CarVerify

Free Car Check

OPH 893W

1981 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 893W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,847 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,817 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2008 74,817 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2006 74,685 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear brakes unbalanced.

Fail 28 Sep 2006 74,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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
Full MG Bgt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OPH 893W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPH 893W, 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

How do I check the history of OPH 893W?

You can check the full history of OPH 893W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OPH 893W registered?

OPH 893W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 18 June 1981.

Is OPH 893W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPH 893W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPH 893W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OPH 893W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.