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ROL 98M

1974 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,503 mi
Last recorded52,503 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROL 98M
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,503 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,380 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,380 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,234 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 525,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,442 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight inbalance in front brakes of 7%

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 47,738 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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ROL 98M is a 1974 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 45,810 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 ROL 98M, 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 52 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 ROL 98M registered?

ROL 98M is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 16 January 1974.

Is ROL 98M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROL 98M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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