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UGE 555W

1981 MG Bgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,815 mi
Last recorded15,815 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGE 555W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,815 miles

slight corrosion on the nearside front wing

Fail 9 May 2013 15,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2012 15,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 15,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,465 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 15,463 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,827 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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UGE 555W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UGE 555W, 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.

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What year was UGE 555W registered?

UGE 555W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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