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CAX 151V

1979 MG Bgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

10,137 mi
Last recorded10,137 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 151V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,137 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 10,137 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,827 miles

entire car underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2018 8,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 8,109 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 8,109 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 8,109 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,799 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 6,798 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 6,450 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 6,450 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 5,693 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 5,679 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,971 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 3,947 miles

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?

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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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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