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MEH 974V

1980 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,647 mi
Last recorded60,647 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Bgt56,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEH 974V
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 60,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,356 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,193 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 60,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,700 miles

nearside front upper king pin swivel has slight play

offside front floor and outer chassis rail corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,461 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

near side sill x2places corroded not within prescribed areas or excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,392 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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MEH 974V is a 1980 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,233 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 MEH 974V, 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 46 years old, this MG Bgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEH 974V registered?

MEH 974V is a 1980 MG Bgt, first registered on 9 May 1980.

Is MEH 974V safe to buy?

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