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PUJ 617M

1974 MG Mgbgt

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,140 mi
Last recorded13,140 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgbgt41,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUJ 617M
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 13,140 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 11,920 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 11,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 6,560 miles

front lower king pin covers perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2018 6,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both lower king pin dust covers perished/split

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 4,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 3,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 2,955 miles

o/s/f tyre very perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 2,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion present n/s/f inner flitch section...

o/s/f tyre showing signs of perishing on side walls.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 2,560 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion present n/s/f inner flitch section...

o/s/f tyre showing signs of perishing on side walls.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 1,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 1,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 739 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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PUJ 617M is a 1974 MG Mgbgt in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUJ 617M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUJ 617M registered?

PUJ 617M is a 1974 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is PUJ 617M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUJ 617M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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