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PED 121W

1980 MG Mgbgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2005
Typical for 1980 MG Mgbgt79,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPED 121W
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2005 86,184 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 86,184 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

n/s/f bump stop missing

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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PED 121W is a 1980 MG Mgbgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 79,269 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PED 121W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgbgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PED 121W registered?

PED 121W is a 1980 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is PED 121W safe to buy?

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