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SUA 789W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,748 mi
Last recorded32,748 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUA 789W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,748 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,235 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 27,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,562 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 26,562 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 26,515 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 24,550 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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SUA 789W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SUA 789W, 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 789W registered?

SUA 789W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is SUA 789W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUA 789W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUA 789W have outstanding finance?

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