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TVT 20X

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,413 mi
Last recorded50,413 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVT 20X
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,281 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 50,281 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,121 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,653 miles

Rear Spring hanger bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,779 miles

O/S/F king pin has slight play

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,735 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from diff

Fail 20 Jul 2012 46,206 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,470 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 40,470 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,455 miles

play in n/s/f lower trunion, bordering on excessive.

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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TVT 20X is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TVT 20X, 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 TVT 20X registered?

TVT 20X is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TVT 20X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVT 20X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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