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VDW 483K

1971 MG Bgt

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,000 mi
Last recorded33,000 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDW 483K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,000 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 32,996 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,362 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,607 miles

all 4 valve stems cracking at base

Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,705 miles

all 4 valve stem bases perished

Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s hazzard indicators n/w but not fitted as standard untill 01/04/86

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,092 miles

headlamps poor pattern

n/s/f hub play

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,949 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,949 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

headlamps poor patten

n/s/f hub/steering area play

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,444 miles

Nearside indicator sluggish

both front seat belt ratchets sound in poor condition

considerable play nearside front hub, suspect bottom trunion

Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,614 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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VDW 483K is a 1971 MG Bgt in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 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 VDW 483K, 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 55 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDW 483K registered?

VDW 483K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is VDW 483K safe to buy?

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