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OVC 476W

1980 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,506 mi
Last recorded10,506 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 476W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 10,506 miles

n/s/r brake effort lower than o/s

underseal flaking under rear arches

Fail 21 Sep 2016 10,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake effort lower than o/s

underseal flaking under rear arches

Pass 3 Sep 2015 6,941 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 30 Apr 2014 6,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 6,837 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight lift in offside front king

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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OVC 476W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,233 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 OVC 476W, 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 46 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OVC 476W registered?

OVC 476W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 October 1980.

Is OVC 476W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVC 476W 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.

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