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RDD 232W

1981 MG Mgbgt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,224 mi
Last recorded73,224 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 MG Mgbgt55,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDD 232W
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,808 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,782 miles

Slight engine oil leak.

Offside front lower suspension king pin has slight play.

Offside and nearside front shock-absorbers have misting of oil.

Offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,761 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,931 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,098 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,178 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 62,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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RDD 232W is a 1981 MG Mgbgt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDD 232W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgbgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RDD 232W registered?

RDD 232W is a 1981 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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