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SUA 725W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,363 mi
Last recorded95,363 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUA 725W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 95,363 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside and nearside doors are corroded

offside and nearside front wings are corroded.

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

offside centre jacking point is corroded

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Fail 4 Dec 2007 95,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside and nearside doors are corroded

offside and nearside front wings are corroded.

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

offside centre jacking point is corroded

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Pass 6 Dec 2006 93,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both centre outrigers/jacking points are corroded. †

offside front lower wing is corroded. †

offside rear mud flap is insecure

passengers door is corroded

slight corrosion around nearside headlamp mounting

Fail 4 Dec 2006 93,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both centre outrigers/jacking points are corroded

both front lower wishbone pans have surface corrosion

offside front lower wing is corroded. †

offside rear mud flap is insecure

passengers door is corroded. †

slight corrosion around nearside headlamp

Pass 1 Dec 2005 91,678 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both doors corroded. †

corrosion around both headlamp. †

slight up and down movment in steering column

Fail 29 Nov 2005 91,670 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside and nearside front wings corroding around headlamps

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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SUA 725W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SUA 725W, 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 SUA 725W registered?

SUA 725W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 14 February 1981.

Is SUA 725W safe to buy?

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