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OPR 450W

1981 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

4,531 mi
Last recorded4,531 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPR 450W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 4,531 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion/repairs/underseal to underside of vehicle

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension/brake components

Fail 29 Nov 2021 4,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion/repairs/underseal to underside of vehicle

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension/brake components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 4,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion and repairs/underseal to underside of vehicle

corrosion to suspension/brake components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Nov 2019 4,523 miles

corrosion and repairs/ underseal to underside of vehicle

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 25 Nov 2019 4,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion and repairs/ underseal to underside of vehicle

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Nov 2018 4,519 miles

corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Nov 2017 4,515 miles

corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2017 4,515 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2016 4,491 miles

corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2016 4,491 miles

corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 4,485 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis

Pass 5 Dec 2014 4,476 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 4,450 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 4,440 miles

clutch slsve cylinder weeping slightly

deterioration and slight leak to exhaust system

Pass 16 Aug 2012 4,250 miles

advised idel low

advised nsf kingpin has play

advised rad hoes perished cracking

advised slight exhaust blow rear box

advised slight play osr wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 4,243 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advised idel low

advised nsf kingpin has play

advised rad hoes perished cracking

advised slight exhaust blow rear box

advised slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 3,802 miles

advised bottom of rad corroded

advised nsf kingpin slight lift

advised rad hoes cracking

advised rear tyres cracking

advised slight play front hub bearing

Fail 15 Aug 2011 3,801 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advised bottom of rad corroded

advised nsf kingpin slight lift

advised rad hoes cracking

advised rear tyres cracking

advised slight play front hub bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 3,145 miles

advised corrosion ot osr inner wheel arch

advised gen corrosion on underside

advised slight binding osr brake

advised slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,670 miles

advised rear diff leaking oil

advised slight play front wheel bearing

advised slight play in rack end ofside

Pass 22 Aug 2008 2,279 miles

advised play front kingpins

advised slight play rear bearings

Fail 18 Aug 2008 2,279 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

advised play front kingpins

advised slight play rear bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,050 miles

advised nsf kingpine lift

advised slight binding osr brake

Pass 15 Aug 2006 99,993 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 99,993 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

advised osr brake binding

advised play front kingpins

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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OPR 450W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OPR 450W, 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 OPR 450W registered?

OPR 450W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is OPR 450W safe to buy?

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