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UTW 252W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,573 mi
Last recorded21,573 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTW 252W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 21,573 miles

Offside Front Outer slight play in nsf wheelbearing

Pass 21 Jul 2021 21,038 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 20,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,733 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,650 miles

All four tyres perrishing/cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,950 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012
Fail 28 Mar 2012 10,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,601 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,265 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 8,218 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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UTW 252W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UTW 252W, 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 UTW 252W registered?

UTW 252W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 12 February 1981.

Is UTW 252W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTW 252W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UTW 252W have outstanding finance?

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