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YWP 777W

1981 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 MG Bgt56,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWP 777W
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 55,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake back plates damp with axle oil or brake fluid.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,706 miles

front pads low /front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 525,362 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2012 525,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,163 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,059 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advise h/brake cable support mntg deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2008 51,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advise h/brake cable support mntg deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,308 miles

N/S/R hub weeping oil

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,958 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s rear hub weeping oil

play in n/s & o/s front kingpin lower pin or bush

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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YWP 777W is a 1981 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YWP 777W, 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 YWP 777W registered?

YWP 777W is a 1981 MG Bgt, first registered on 2 January 1981.

Is YWP 777W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWP 777W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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