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PBD 50Y

1983 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,901 mi
Last recorded75,901 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBD 50Y
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 75,901 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,335 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,333 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Numberplate lamp inop.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 73,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb overflow (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,168 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 72,168 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,961 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 71,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes covered in underseal. Some of them..

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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PBD 50Y is a 1983 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBD 50Y, 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 43 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PBD 50Y is a 1983 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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