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RAR 451W

1980 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,107 mi
Last recorded5,107 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 451W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 5,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 3,017 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 3,010 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link arm to lower suspension arm -fixing loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,963 miles

both front king pins require greasing ..............

front shockers ...................

Fail 29 Sep 2015 99,961 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front king pins require greasing ..............

front shockers ...................

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,259 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

under seal all over under side of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2013 99,251 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

under seal all over under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,989 miles

slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 22 Sep 2011 98,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

clutch master cylinder flexie hose twisted

front cornors of floor weak

front tyres perrished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front inner sill panels slightly corroding

both front outer sill panels slightly corroding

n/s/f tyre wall splitting up ( inner wall )

o/s/f tyre wall splitting up +wearing at inner edge

rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorating

Fail 29 Apr 2010 97,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front inner sill panels slightly corroding

both front outer sill panels slightly corroding

n/s/f tyre wall splitting up ( inner wall )

o/s/f tyre wall splitting up +wearing at inner edge

rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2007 97,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 96,550 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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RAR 451W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RAR 451W, 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 RAR 451W registered?

RAR 451W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is RAR 451W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAR 451W shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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