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RDU 90W

1981 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,006 mi
Last recorded27,006 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDU 90W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,868 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 26,715 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,639 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 26,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,452 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,339 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 26,339 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,264 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s rear brake-slight binding

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,194 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,930 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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RDU 90W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDU 90W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDU 90W registered?

RDU 90W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 5 January 1981.

Is RDU 90W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDU 90W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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