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HMU 549K

1971 MG Bgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

6,424 mi
Last recorded6,424 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Bgt35,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 549K
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 6,424 miles

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

Nearside floor pan rusty

Offside floor pan rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2024 5,886 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 5,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 5,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 4,965 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 4,691 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 4,688 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 4,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 4,676 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 4,670 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 4,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 4,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 4,653 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 4,653 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 4,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,563 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 4,563 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HMU 549K is a 1971 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMU 549K, 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 55 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMU 549K registered?

HMU 549K is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is HMU 549K safe to buy?

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