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AKX 974B

1964 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,442 mi
Last recorded55,442 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1964 MG Bgt28,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 974B
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,442 miles

general welding on underside of car with undersill over it.

slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

Fail 26 Nov 2016 55,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

general welding on underside of car with undersill over it.

slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 54,100 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

o/s front upper king pin is locked with two nuts and not a split pin.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,748 miles

o/s front upper king pin is locked with two nuts and not a split pin.

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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AKX 974B is a 1964 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 28,746 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 AKX 974B, 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 62 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKX 974B?

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What year was AKX 974B registered?

AKX 974B is a 1964 MG Bgt, first registered on 28 April 1964.

Is AKX 974B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKX 974B shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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