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PKR 644W

1981 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,512 mi
Last recorded30,512 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKR 644W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn dampener linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 30,507 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parking in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn dampener linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 29,686 miles

vehicle under body and chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,696 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush kingpin (2.5.A.1c)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 May 2016 26,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear axle hub oil seal weeping

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower king pin (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,455 miles

vehical under body heavily undersealed and wax oiled

Fail 13 Jun 2015 25,452 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehical under body heavily undersealed and wax oiled

Fail 13 May 2015 25,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

underneath car undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2014 24,268 miles

underneath car undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 May 2014 24,234 miles

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

underneath car undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2013 22,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 20,197 miles

underseal no allowing full inspection

Pass 6 May 2011 18,068 miles

underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2010 15,724 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 15,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 14,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2006 41,193 miles

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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PKR 644W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PKR 644W, 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 PKR 644W registered?

PKR 644W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 May 1981.

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