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RKJ 864W

1981 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKJ 864W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 92,875 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 92,875 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,718 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 92,710 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn king-pin has excessive lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2016 92,515 miles

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,892 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 91,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 91,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 90,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 90,202 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,587 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 89,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn to wear bars 2.5mm left,

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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RKJ 864W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKJ 864W, 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 RKJ 864W registered?

RKJ 864W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 13 April 1981.

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