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XOP 800T

1979 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,483 mi
Last recorded37,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOP 800T
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 36,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

moisture around rear hub seals nearside and offside

moisture around steering rack areas

oil leak engine areas

oil residue rear diff areas

Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,192 miles

moisture around nearside & offside rear hub seal areas

moisture around the nearside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,947 miles

moisture around both nearside & offside rear hub seal areas

moisture around the nearside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,714 miles

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

nearside and offside rear back plates misting of oil

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,726 miles

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

n/s o/s/rear back plates wet

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,265 miles

offside front floorings corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,164 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 30,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,196 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,236 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,342 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,747 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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XOP 800T is a 1979 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 53,129 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 XOP 800T, 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 47 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 XOP 800T registered?

XOP 800T is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is XOP 800T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOP 800T 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.

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