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VJD 351

1982 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

1,466 mi
Last recorded1,466 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 MG Bgt62,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJD 351
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 1,466 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 1,466 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 27 May 2017 1,275 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 May 2017 1,275 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 1,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 1,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 901 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear shockers lower bushes slight play

slight dampness around o/s/r driveshaft axle joint

Fail 19 Mar 2015 900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear shockers lower bushes slight play

slight dampness around o/s/r driveshaft axle joint

Pass 5 Mar 2014 888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 888 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no rear belts fitted by manufacture

Pass 23 Mar 2012 881 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 174 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 174 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 11 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 6 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 6 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,005 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 78,005 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,889 miles

engine cooling fan not working

Fail 1 Feb 2008 77,883 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine cooling fan not working

Fail 18 Oct 2006 77,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 77,871 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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VJD 351 is a 1982 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1982 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,185 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 VJD 351, 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 44 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VJD 351 registered?

VJD 351 is a 1982 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is VJD 351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJD 351 shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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