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HTU 705N

1975 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,219 mi
Last recorded24,219 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 705N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 24,219 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 24,212 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 24,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,586 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,392 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,250 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 23,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 May 2012 23,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

vision resticted on some of the components underneth as they are coated heavily in sealent

Pass 26 May 2011 23,038 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 23,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 22,452 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

after market stainless exhaust system fitted noisey in center section not excessive

Fail 4 May 2007 20,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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HTU 705N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HTU 705N, 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.

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What year was HTU 705N registered?

HTU 705N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 27 February 1975.

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