MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective Secured with steel wire, but secure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Heavily undersealed inhibiting proper inspection, slight corrosion in places where visible
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Secured with steel wire, but secure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Heavily undersealed inhibiting proper inspection, slight corrosion in places where visible
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
entire car underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
entire car underside heavily undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre showing slight cracks
Offside Rear tyre showing slight cracks
offside and nearside seats have none standard mountings but are secure when pulled
steering rack inner joints have slight play offside and nearsiude
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre showing slight cracks
Offside Rear tyre showing slight cracks
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside and nearside seats have none standard mountings but are secure when pulled
steering rack inner joints have slight play offside and nearsiude
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle cross member (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front cracks in tyre
o/s and n/s rack inner ends have slight play
seats held in with none standard mountings
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
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CAX 151V is a 1979 MG Bgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 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 CAX 151V, 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.
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CAX 151V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 January 1979.
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