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BVU 863N

1974 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,035 mi
Last recorded52,035 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 863N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 52,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 51,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,282 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 50,373 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 50,373 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,784 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,783 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 48,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery tray getting weak

Fail 13 Aug 2008 48,493 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery tray getting weak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,248 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BVU 863N is a 1974 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVU 863N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVU 863N?

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What year was BVU 863N registered?

BVU 863N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is BVU 863N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVU 863N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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