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RUB 309W

1980 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,193 mi
Last recorded25,193 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUB 309W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 25,193 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 24,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 24,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 23,849 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 22,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,138 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 22,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,060 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 21,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,798 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,823 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 14,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RUB 309W is a 1980 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RUB 309W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUB 309W registered?

RUB 309W is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 November 1980.

Is RUB 309W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUB 309W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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