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PNX 585W

1980 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,146 mi
Last recorded90,146 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNX 585W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside jacking point corroded

Offside reverse light not working

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 90,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside jacking point corroded

Offside reverse light not working

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight play in kin pin

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,880 miles

Nearside Front lower trunion slight wear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside reverse light inop

Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,878 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front lower trunion slight wear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside reverse light inop

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,784 miles

Offside Front corrosion to underside body

Fail 14 Sep 2017 89,784 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front corrosion to underside body

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

straps on rear axel frayed

Fail 22 Sep 2016 89,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

straps on rear axel frayed

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,529 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 88,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,977 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 85,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,540 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 84,537 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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PNX 585W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PNX 585W, 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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PNX 585W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 7 October 1980.

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