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PYA 364V

1980 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,551 mi
Last recorded89,551 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 364V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 88,768 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,687 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 88,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,253 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,035 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,708 miles

slight corrosion on underbody and brake suspenion areas

slight play in prop shaft universal joints

Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,708 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosiom

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,353 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,288 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 84,849 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,820 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,515 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,459 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 83,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 82,663 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 82,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake siezed on

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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PYA 364V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PYA 364V, 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 PYA 364V registered?

PYA 364V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 May 1980.

Is PYA 364V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYA 364V shows 24 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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