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HMW 164N

1975 MG Bgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMW 164N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f chassis leg corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

o/s/f floor pan corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area

slight play n/s inner rack arm

slight play top of o/s/f king pin

Fail 5 Jul 2014 86,622 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy corrosion to n/s/r wing

n/s/f chassis leg corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

o/s/f floor pan corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area

slight play n/s inner rack arm

slight play top of o/s/f king pin

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,861 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 81,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,602 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 79,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,856 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,214 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 73,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 68,222 miles

Oil leak

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,314 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 65,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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HMW 164N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 HMW 164N, 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 51 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 HMW 164N registered?

HMW 164N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 4 June 1975.

Is HMW 164N safe to buy?

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