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VUY 410V

1980 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

25,523 mi
Last recorded25,523 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 410V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,303 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,976 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s&o/s inner sills/floor becoming corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s&o/s inner sills/floor becoming corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 24,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,132 miles

slight lift in n/s&o/s front suspension king pins

Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,132 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in n/s&o/s front suspension king pins

Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,494 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings starting to deterorate

Fail 2 Mar 2010 23,494 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust mountings starting to deterorate

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,315 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 20,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside inner rear wheelarch corroded and holed

Fail 11 Jan 2008 18,944 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside inner rear wheelarch corroded and holed

Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 17,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VUY 410V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1980 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,233 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 VUY 410V, 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 46 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 VUY 410V registered?

VUY 410V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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