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XAZ 1494

1999 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

98,382 mi
Last recorded98,382 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Bgt90,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 1494
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 98,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle covered in Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2024 98,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle covered in Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,200 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) In main body ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 98,200 miles

Central Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both out side below seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) In main body ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,158 miles

Front Both trunions have slight play

Rear Both rear hubs have slight play

Vehicle has thick under seal over flooring and chassis which effects through testing

Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,094 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front trunions joints slight play

corrosion on nearside chassis rail

near front wire wheel has a spoke that is becoming loose

Pass 1 Aug 2020 97,889 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on nearside chassis rail

slight play in front suspension trunions

Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,539 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in front suspension trunions

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,395 miles

slight play in front suspension trunions

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,907 miles

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

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

slight play in front suspension trunions

Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight play in front suspension trunions

Pass 30 Jul 2016 96,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,918 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to cut on outside

Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,918 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to cut on outside

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,043 miles

Under body corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 94,043 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under body corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,650 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s chassis started to corrode

Fail 16 Apr 2012 91,987 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded n/s (not in precribed area)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,040 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 91,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,461 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,461 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,968 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 89,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,133 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 88,204 miles

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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XAZ 1494 is a 1999 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1999 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 90,196 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 XAZ 1494, 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 27 years old, this MG Bgt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XAZ 1494 registered?

XAZ 1494 is a 1999 MG Bgt, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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