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JDD 497V

1979 MG Bgt

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,267 mi
Last recorded5,267 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Bgt53,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDD 497V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 5,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 5,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 May 2016 5,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 May 2015 5,239 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2015 5,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,544 miles

Both floor to sills are starting to corrode.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside jacking point is corroded but is not within a perscribed area.

Nearside rear brake has slight bind.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,544 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both floor to sills are starting to corrode.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside jacking point is corroded but is not within a perscribed area.

Nearside rear brake has slight bind.

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 99,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 99,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,586 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,435 miles

corrosion evident nearside floor pan

repair evident at centre exhaust system

slight play evident nearside front upper and lower steering joints

Fail 28 Feb 2011 97,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion evident nearside floor pan

repair evident at centre exhaust system

slight play evident nearside front upper and lower steering joints

Pass 18 Jan 2010 97,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 96,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 96,693 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 95,368 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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JDD 497V is a 1979 MG Bgt in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JDD 497V, 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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JDD 497V is a 1979 MG Bgt, first registered on 3 December 1979.

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