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HVD 447N

1975 MG Bgt

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,942 mi
Last recorded37,942 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVD 447N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,942 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 37,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 37,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 37,505 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 37,487 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside components corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 37,266 miles

underbody has been undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2017 37,266 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,884 miles

clutch very high needs adjusting

steering very heavy needs greasing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 36,884 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch very high needs adjusting

hazzards to fast

steering very heavy needs greasing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf inner arch holed outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,911 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 35,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,423 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,368 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,368 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,108 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,760 miles

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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HVD 447N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HVD 447N, 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 HVD 447N registered?

HVD 447N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 28 February 1975.

Is HVD 447N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVD 447N shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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