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XGP 622W

1981 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGP 622W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,134 miles

Offside Front lower wing corroded

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front indicators show duel colour (white and amber)

main beam warning inop

Fail 12 Nov 2019 82,612 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation light slow to respond (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front indicators show duel colour (white and amber)

main beam warning inop

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,405 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,553 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear bump stop plate corroded away

Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,553 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear bump stop plate corroded away

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,944 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 73,944 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,658 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,896 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)

pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,896 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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)

pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,429 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,279 miles

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

Oil leak

slight brake imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f king pins upper bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,500 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 63,500 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake backplate damp

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,752 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 55,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,826 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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XGP 622W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XGP 622W, 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 XGP 622W registered?

XGP 622W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 15 April 1981.

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