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YGT 993W

1981 MG Bgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,860 mi
Last recorded82,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGT 993W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 82,860 miles

Age related surface rust to underside

Pass 16 Apr 2020 82,716 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,675 miles

o/s/f lower king pin bush slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2015 82,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f lower king pin bush slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,551 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,481 miles

hand brake travel high

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 3 Dec 2012 82,481 miles

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

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

hand brake travel high

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,385 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

centre exhaust hitting on body.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 75,385 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

centre exhaust hitting on body.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,717 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,717 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

drivers wiper split

Fail 15 Sep 2010 71,704 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,515 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 63,513 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in both front kingpin lower bushes.slight play in track rod to steering rack joints.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,481 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes are in poor condition

nearside and offside front top and bottom swivel joints have some play

nearside outer sill has some corrosion

steering rack has a slight oil leak

steering rack has some play

Fail 27 Jul 2006 62,476 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes are in poor condition

nearside and offside front top and bottom swivel joints have some play

nearside outer sill has corrosion

steering rack has a slight oil leak

steering rack has some play

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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YGT 993W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 YGT 993W, 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 YGT 993W registered?

YGT 993W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 21 July 1981.

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