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RFX 412W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,833 mi
Last recorded40,833 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 412W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,827 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 40,827 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front and front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

front discs are slightly corroded

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2006 40,821 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs slightly corroded and pitted

offside rear side light is slightly dim †

slight difference between increase and decrease from rear brakes

slight knock/play in rack

surface corrosion offside outer sill, both inner sill's, both rear inner arch's and offside front inner arch.

wipers are very dirty †

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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RFX 412W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFX 412W, 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 RFX 412W registered?

RFX 412W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RFX 412W safe to buy?

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