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OUT 395W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUT 395W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,929 miles

Central Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,717 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

dampness around steering rack

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,496 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 25 Nov 2019 78,496 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,374 miles

Some corrosion noted to the underside of the vehicle.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 78,374 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some corrosion noted to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,374 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 76,335 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Main beam tell tale in-op

unable to open tailgate carried out inspection from inside

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,338 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 75,334 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2011 750,694 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 75,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 74,300 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch operation,faulty

general corrosion to floor and chassis.

Pass 29 May 2009 73,320 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Aug 2008 72,795 miles

corrosion on under side of vehicle. wear in nearside front top trunnion.

Fail 6 May 2008 72,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2007 68,553 miles

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

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

fuel tank badly corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 68,553 miles

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

fuel tank badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 63,919 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2006 63,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s top no plate light in op

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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OUT 395W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OUT 395W, 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 OUT 395W registered?

OUT 395W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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