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RRH 300N

1974 MG Bgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

26,134 mi
Last recorded26,134 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Bgt45,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRH 300N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 26,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 25,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Has Movement but Not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 25,274 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Tank to Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Has Movement but Not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 23,957 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 23,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 22,811 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 22,806 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,358 miles

surface rust nearside rear inner sill

Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,302 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 15,302 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 14,166 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 11,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 10,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 8,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 6,657 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 6,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2008 6,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

O/S/F castle rail corroded

Welding to underside of vehicle poorly completed

Battery insecure power cable wedged between battery and holder

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,586 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 5,586 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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RRH 300N is a 1974 MG Bgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 RRH 300N, 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.

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What year was RRH 300N registered?

RRH 300N is a 1974 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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